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Retainer for laryngeal mask

US7331347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2004
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endo-tracheal tube retainer used to facilitate the removal of a laryngeal mask of the type used to facilitate lung ventilation and the insertion of endo-tracheal tubes or related medical instruments though a patient's laryngeal opening is provided. The endo-tracheal tube retainer includes a semi-rigid stylet having proximate and distal ends and a soft curved stylet cap secured to the proximal end. The endo-tracheal tube retainer also includes a connection adapter that is tapered from front to rear for secure insertion within a range of endo-tracheal tubes, removably secured to the distal end.

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