Self Positioning Tracheal Tube Clearance Mechanism Using Whisks

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APP PUB NO 20140090195A1
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14026139

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A device for cleaning the interior wall of a catheter has a cleaning lumen and a non-inflatable removal element comprising whisks. The whisks are configured around of the cleaning lumen and each whisk has a first position when unconstrained and a second position when within the catheter. The removal element self-positions the device concentrically within the catheter. Suction is desirably applied to the cleaning lumen during use.

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  • 12166 Applications Filed
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Brewer, John Marietta, US 33 408
Cesa,, JR Joseph A Cumming, US 1 20
Headley,, JR F Anthony Atlanta, US 32 640
Hershey, Adrienne A Cumming, US 18 302
Stadelman, Jennifer S Alpharetta, US 5 92

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