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Bougie and method of making and using the same

US11547823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 2014
Grant dateJan 10, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2207/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bougie is disclosed with a body, and a first depth indicator and a second depth indicator on the body. The body has a first end, a second end, and at least one surface extending between the first and second ends. The first depth indicator is spaced a first distance from the first end and indicates a first predetermined depth range such that the first end is positioned a first predetermined insertion range past the mouth of the patient when the body is positioned into the mouth of the patient. The second depth indicator is spaced a second distance from the second end and indicates a second predetermined depth range such that the second end is positioned a second predetermined insertion range past the mouth when the body is positioned into the mouth of the patient.

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