Tracheostomy tube with pressure relief valve
US4064882A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1975 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0497
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tracheostomy tube having an inflatable cuff, an inflating means including an indicating balloon, and a pressure relief valve to prevent over-inflation of the balloon and the cuff are disclosed.
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