Surgery – Device for creating a tracheotomy incision
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Mitchell, Teena (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Device for creating a tracheotomy incision
C128S207140, C604S069000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036510
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for performing a percutaneous tracheostomy procedure utilizing dilatation means that do not require entry into the trachea by downward pressure, in order to minimize the risk of posterior tracheal trauma. In addition, the apparatus is structured to facilitate entry of the tracheostomy tube into the dilated entry site without permitting any significant shrinkage or reduction in diameter of the dilated opening.
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Hoffa Andrew K.
Rice Laura
Zgoda Michael A.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Cook Critical Care Incorporated
Mitchell Teena
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