Tracheotomy procedure with integrated tool
US7373939B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0472
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrated tool may be used to perform a tracheotomy. The integrated tool may include a trocar and a delivery mechanism, where the delivery mechanism may deploy a stoma stent. The trocar may be actuated impulsively.
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