SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOFILM REMOVAL, INCLUDING A SHEATH FOR USE THEREWITH

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11621453

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Systems, methods, and apparatuses for one or more of reducing, removing, or preventing growth of bacterial biofilms are provided, including an endoscopic procedure using a surgical instrument adapted to dispense a pressurized flow of irrigant through a nozzle to substantially remove a layer of bacterial biofilm.

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MEDTRONIC XOMED INC6743 SOUTHPOINT DRIVE NORTH JACKSONVILLE FL 32216

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Lewis, Cecil O Jacksonville, FL 16 2042
Norman, Gerould W Jacksonville, FL 17 601
Prisco, John R Jacksonville, FL 42 399
Slenker, Dale E Jacksonville, FL 10 380

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