Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Inhaled gas heated or humidified by exhaled gas
Reexamination Certificate
2004-06-23
2009-06-23
Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Inhaled gas heated or humidified by exhaled gas
C128S203160, C128S203260, C128S204170, C128S207140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07549419
ABSTRACT:
A heat and moisture exchanger (HME) adaptor for a closed suction catheter assembly having one end in communication with a closed suction catheter assembly and another end configured to rotationally engage and releasably hold the HME is disclosed herein. The adaptor may include a retainer having an aperture that engages projections on the HME to releasably secure the adaptor to the HME. The adaptor may include a retaining ring that may be deformed or rotated to engage or disengage projections on the HME. The adaptor may be used with extended use closed suction catheter assemblies.
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Carlsen Wayne D.
Crump Chet M.
Douglas Steven O
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Letson William W.
Robinson James B.
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