Nasal interface and system including ventilation insert

Details Nasal interface and system including ventilation insert Nasal interface and system including ventilation insert

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Mitchell, Teena (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for removing substance from respiratory gas

C128S207180

Reexamination Certificate

active

07000613

ABSTRACT:
A ventilation or CPAP interface system adapted to be inserted into a nares of a user to secure the interface. A cannula adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation gas forms a first portion of an input gas flow passage to supply the ventilation gas to the user. A nasal insert adapted to be inserted the nares of the user forms a second portion of the input gas flow passage from the cannula to a distal end of the nasal insert. A seal portion adapted to engage a portion of the first naris is provided adjacent the distal end of the nasal insert. Ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector, tube holder, headgear and a headgear flange.

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SNAPP Nasal Interface, Tiara Medical Systems, Inc. http://www.tiaramed.com/asp—shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=109&cat=SNAPP%2A+Nasal+Interface, viewed May 17, 2005.

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