Methods and devices to clear obstructions from medical tubes

Details Methods and devices to clear obstructions from medical tubes Methods and devices to clear obstructions from medical tubes

2011-05-31

2011-05-31

Kornakov, Michael (Department: 1714)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Using solid work treating agents

C134S022110, C134S16600C, C015S104050

Reexamination Certificate

active

07951243

ABSTRACT:
A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube, such as a chest tube, is disclosed in various embodiments. The device features a shuttle member that is magnetically coupled to a guide wire within a guide tube, through the guide-tube wall, so that translation of the shuttle member induces a corresponding translation of the guide wire within the guide tube, without penetrating or compromising the guide-tube wall. In this manner, when the guide tube is coupled to a medical tube where obstructions have formed, the guide wire and clearance member may be inserted into and withdrawn from the medical tube, via actuation of the shuttle member, to engage and help clear such obstructions from the medical tube without compromising the sterile field. Methods of clearing a medical tube of obstructions are also disclosed.

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