Endotracheal tube cleaning device system and method
US11547525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B2209/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endotracheal tube cleaning device, including a rod, and a cleaning head coupled to a distal end of the rod, including a low friction-generating surface; and a high friction-generating surface, wherein the low friction-generating surface contacts an inner surface of the endotracheal tube when moved along the tube in a first direction and the high friction-generating surface contacts the inner surface of the endotracheal tube when moved in a second, opposite direction.
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