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Device for positioning tracheostomy tube

US8291908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Ching-Yang Wu · New Taipei, TW
Yun-Hen Liu · Taoyuan, TW
Po-Jen Ko · Taipei, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 24, 2009
Grant date	Oct 23, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 28, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A device for positioning a tracheostomy tube includes a tracheostomy tube and a tracheostomy tube protecting membrane. The tracheostomy tube protecting membrane includes a tearing line portion formed at two sides of the tracheostomy tube protecting membrane. The tracheostomy tube protecting membrane is used for mounting in a trachea of a patient to form a positioning path for the tracheostomy tube. The tearing line portion is used for being torn open and removed. The tracheostomy tube protecting membrane is mounted in a trachea of a patient first. The tracheostomy tube protecting membrane can effectively protect the trachea of the patient.

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