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Distal airway cleaning devices

US10722322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2017
Grant dateJul 28, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2209/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating insertion of an endotracheal tube and/or for verifying the position of the endotracheal tube within an airway of a patient with respect to an anatomical landmark of a patient are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating removal of debris from the distal airways of a patient under direct visualization are also disclosed.

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