Airway adapters and suction catheter systems

US10369313B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VYAIRE MEDICAL CONSUMABLES LLC · US

Inventors

• Dennis White · Yorba Linda, US
• Haojun Fu · Yorba Linda, US
• Sibgat Ulla · Placentia, US
• Ming Lu · Pasadena, US
• Christopher M. Varga · Laguna Hills, US
• Simon Jung · Placentia, US
• Charles E. Beuchat · Irvine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 7, 2015
• Grant date: Aug 6, 2019
• Expiry date: Jan 21, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/585
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Airway adapters and suction catheter systems, and methods of using the same, are described herein. An exemplary airway adapter assembly may comprise a connector body portion having a first end and a second end. The connector body portion may define an elongate cavity having an axial center between the first and the second end. The exemplary airway adapter assembly may also comprise a valve coupled to the second end of the connector body. The exemplary airway adapter assembly may also comprise a ventilation base member comprising a tubular portion coupled to the second end of the connector body portion and ventilator port. The ventilator port may comprises a conduit having a first conduit end and a second conduit end, and the first conduit end may be coupled to the tubular portion through an articulable connection. An exemplary closed suction catheter system may comprise a suction control valve assembly and a closed suction catheter sheath.