Otological drain tube

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1997-10-14

1998-12-22

Weiss, John G.

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

606109, A61M 500

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058511997

ABSTRACT:
An otological drain tube which is capable of being implanted in the ear drum to vent the differential pressure that can build up across the ear drum as the result of blocked eustachian tubes, a buildup of internal liquid pressure in the inner ear due to illness, or a change in atmospheric pressure. The otological tube comprising: a cap-plug, a central body, an end cap. And a means for permanently securing the elements together. The assembly of these elements creates a plurality of lumens of a requisite cross sectional area within the otological drain tube body. The primary object of the invention is to produce an otological drain tube which is extremely effective and economical to produce.

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