Compressible connector for an inner cannula
US11040160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0816
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.
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