Surgery – Specula – Laryngoscope
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3779)
Surgery
Specula
Laryngoscope
C600S120000, C600S187000, C600S188000, C600S197000, C600S199000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07946981
ABSTRACT:
A two-piece video laryngoscope includes a disposable handle/blade unit having a handgrip portion with a cavity at the proximal end, a curved distal end portion extending from the handgrip portion terminating in a terminal face containing a LED and a lens and digital image sensor connected with a first connector in the cavity, and a tube receptacle channel extending distally along the dorsal surface of and a vacuum/oxygen passageway extending through the curved distal end portion; and a power/video module releasably engaged in the cavity having a flat panel display pivotally mounted at the proximal end thereof and containing a rechargeable battery and electrical and video circuitry connected with a second connector. An endotracheal tube is received and releasably retained in the tube receptacle channel in a preloaded condition. When assembled, the connectors are engaged to complete the electrical and video circuits and allow viewing of insertion and intubation.
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Kasztejna Matthew J
Roddy Kenneth A.
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