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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2013
Applicant:
Endoclear Llc, Petoskey, MI (US);
Inventors:
Brad E. Vazales, Petoskey, MI (US);
Arthur Bertolero, Danville, CA (US);
Assignee:
ENDOCLEAR LLC, San Ramon, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/00 (2006.01); A61B 1/06 (2006.01); A61B 1/267 (2006.01); A61B 19/00 (2006.01); A61M 16/04 (2006.01); A61B 1/05 (2006.01); A61B 17/3207 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/00045 (2013.01); A61B 1/0669 (2013.01); A61B 1/267 (2013.01); A61B 19/34 (2013.01); A61M 16/04 (2013.01); A61M 16/0463 (2013.01); A61M 16/0472 (2013.01); A61B 1/00135 (2013.01); A61B 1/00142 (2013.01); A61B 1/00165 (2013.01); A61B 1/05 (2013.01); A61B 1/2676 (2013.01); A61B 17/320725 (2013.01); A61B 2019/343 (2013.01); A61M 16/0434 (2013.01); A61M 2202/203 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization.