Transtracheal catheter system
US5181509A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/03
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus including a series of kits containing apparatus for use in the placement of specific transtracheal catheters for varying periods, including a transtracheal catheter suitable for in-dwelling long-term oxygen supplementation therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, by its size, perforation location and cleanability, and a method for placement.
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