Respiratory suction catheter apparatus with antimicrobial chamber
US6588425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge for use on a medical apparatus is provided and includes a body having a proximal chamber and a distal chamber. An antimicrobial agent is disposed in one of the distal or proximal chambers. A port is located on the body and communicates with the chamber in which the antimicrobial agent is disposed. In another embodiment, another port is located in the other chamber. Also, a respiratory suction apparatus is provided that is fitted with a cartridge mentioned above.
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