Method for electromagnetic guidance of feeding and suctioning tube assembly
US9918907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method in which a tube assembly is configured to be used in conjunction with an electromagnetic tube assembly guidance system. The tube assembly includes a first connector, a feeding tube connected to the first connector, a second connector connected to the feeding tube, and a suctioning tube connected to the second connector. The suctioning tube is configured to receive the feeding tube. The feeding tube is configured to allow enteral feeding while the suctioning tube is configured to allow suctioning or decompression of a patient's stomach.
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