Intubating endoscopic device
US11116926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/587
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intubating device is provided for use with an endotracheal tube. In some embodiments, the intubating device includes a sheath having a distal end and a proximal end, and the sheath is configured to be introduced into a body cavity. The sheath has a rigid section, and the sheath has a flexible section at the distal end. The flexible section is selectively bendable. A control housing is located at the proximal end. The control housing includes a deflector for selectively bending the flexible section of the sheath.
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