Obturator and tracheostomy tube containing the obturator

Details Obturator and tracheostomy tube containing the obturator Obturator and tracheostomy tube containing the obturator

1993-12-13

1996-08-20

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...

12820026, 12820714, A61M 1600

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055469370

ABSTRACT:
A plastic obturator suitable for use in a tracheostomy tube comprising a handle at its proximal end, a bullet-like shaped tip at its distal end, and an outer cannula supporting body between the handle and the tip, which outer cannula supporting body contains sectionalized flex points and laterally extending supporting surfaces along its length. Also described is a tracheostomy tube, preferably one that is flexible, containing the plastic obturator of the invention.

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