Method for forming a medical tubing device

Details Method for forming a medical tubing device Method for forming a medical tubing device

1998-01-08

2000-10-10

Evans, Geoffrey S.

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

604282, B23K 2600, B23K 2638

Patent

active

061304069

ABSTRACT:
A medical device which includes tubing which is partially reinforced and partially unreinforced. The device is formed by first providing tubing which is reinforced over its entire length, severing or weakening the reinforcing element, and removing an end portion of the reinforcing element. The reinforcing element can be severed or weakened using, for example, a laser. Any damage caused by the severing/weakening and/or removal of the reinforcing element can then be repaired by inserting the tubing into a heated die. An apparatus for performing the severing/weakening, removal and repair operations is also provided. The tube may be used to supply oxygen as a tracheal tube.

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