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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2017
Bionix Development Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);
James Huttner, Sylvania, OH (US);
Josh Noble, Oak Harbor, OH (US);
Cody Harder, North Royalton, OH (US);
PM Medical Solutions, LLC, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Abstract
A device is provided for unclogging an enteral tube including a first length of tubing, the distal end of which is fitted with a connector for connecting to an enteral feeding tube and the proximal end of which is fitted with a connector that is not compatible with an enteral feeding tube. An anti-reflux valve is situated in the first length of tubing and allows fluid flow only towards the distal end thereof. A second length of tubing has a proximal end connected to the first length of tubing at a position between the proximal end of the first length of tubing and the directional valve. A pressure relief valve is situated in the second length of tubing. A method is provided for utilizing the device to clear a clogged enteral tube.