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System and methods for lung isolation and one lung ventilation

US9744323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

Nir Hoftman · Los Angeles, US
Aman Mahajan · West Hollywood, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 4, 2014
Grant date	Aug 29, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 24, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M16/0833
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lung isolation system configured for selective isolation and ventilation of the lung in conjunction with a standard endotracheal tube. The system includes an expandable bronchial isolation tube comprising a collapsible nitinol frame, a bifurcated adapter, and a steerable optical stylet.

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