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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 26, 2012
Applicant:
Endoclear Llc, Petoskey, MI (US);
Inventors:
Brad Eugene Vazales, Petoskey, MI (US);
David Mark Chersky, San Ramon, CA (US);
Assignee:
ENDOCLEAR LLC, San Ramon, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/267 (2006.01); A61M 16/04 (2006.01); A61M 16/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/267 (2013.01); A61M 16/0463 (2013.01); A61M 16/0486 (2014.02); A61M 16/0816 (2013.01); A61M 2209/10 (2013.01);
Abstract
Endotracheal tube coupling adapters for facilitating collection and removal of biofilm or any debris from endotracheal tubes for disposal or laboratory testing are disclosed. The endotracheal tube coupling adapters may be adapted for use in closed suction systems. The endotracheal tube coupling adapters may be configured to remain coupled to an endotracheal tube from the time of intubation until the time of removal and to receive visualization, cleaning, and/or biofilm collection devices or members without being removed from the endotracheal tube.