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Compressible connector for an inner cannula

US9010326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

23Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Martin Bruggeman · Dublin, IE
James M. Ryan · Dublin, IE
Declan Kiernan · Longford, IE
Alan Finneran · Kilcormac, IE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 2, 2012
Grant date	Apr 21, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 20, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M16/0816
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.

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