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Tracheostomy tube with ring pull removable inner cannula

US4817598A · kind A · utility

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20References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1987
Grant dateApr 4, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/0465
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A removable inner cannula is provided with grooved-ribbed locking member end for snap-fit interconnection inside an outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a ring-pull grasping member associated with the locking member which is easily accessible for withdrawal of the inner cannula from the outer cannula connection.

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