EP0323995A1 - Device for unblocking intubation tubes and tracheotomy cannulas in vivo - Google Patents

Device for unblocking intubation tubes and tracheotomy cannulas in vivo

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EP0323995A1
EP0323995A1 EP88905907A EP88905907A EP0323995A1 EP 0323995 A1 EP0323995 A1 EP 0323995A1 EP 88905907 A EP88905907 A EP 88905907A EP 88905907 A EP88905907 A EP 88905907A EP 0323995 A1 EP0323995 A1 EP 0323995A1
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tube
rod
distal end
intubation
tracheostomy
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Richard Boiteau
Denis Labayle
Alain Tenaillon
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MEDIPRO Sarl
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    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
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    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
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    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
    • A61M2025/0019—Cleaning catheters or the like, e.g. for reuse of the device, for avoiding replacement

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  • the present invention relates to a device for preventing, by sweeping, the obstruction of the intubation probes in intubated patients and tracheostomy tubes in tracheostomized patients.
  • the device according to the invention overcomes this drawback. It comprises two elements each having a distal end introduced into the intubation probe or into the tracheostomy tube and a proximal end manipulated by the operator.
  • the first element is a central, flexible rod, the distal end of which is rounded to be non-traumatic. Near the distal end is inserted all around the rod a folding system which will allow the cleaning of the probe by sweeping. The proximal part of the rod ends in a projection allowing good prehension of the rod.
  • the second element is a flexible tube inside which the first element is inserted and can slide.
  • the tube is shorter than the rod itself.
  • the external diameter of the tube is appropriate for the size of the various probes or cannulas to allow easy passage.
  • the length of the entire device depends on the length of the intubation probes or tracheostomy tubes. It is always much higher than that of the probe or the cannula.
  • the folding system inserted on the rod and folded inside the tube. The distal end of the tube is applied to the rounded distal end of the rod.
  • the entire device is introduced into the intubation probe or into the tracheostomy tube through the distal end * .
  • a blocking mark on the tube makes it possible to position the device relative to the distal end of the intubation probe or the tracheostomy tube.
  • the proximal end of the tube is treated to ensure good grip of the tube.
  • the user By sliding the tube on the rod so as to block it against the sail ⁇ lie of the rod serving as a handle, the user releases the system folded back into the tube. He then removes the device and the folded system ensures the sweeping of the intu ⁇ bation probe or the tracheostomy tube.
  • the folding system consists of bristles inserted all around the central rod.
  • a small foam cylinder is attached to the distal end of the rod between the bristles and the rounded part, also folded inside the tube. Released at the same time as the hairs, it collects the debris unhooked by the hairs. This foam cylinder is optional.
  • the inflatable balloon which is interposed between the rounded distal end and the hairs of the rod.
  • This balloon can be inflated using a ring through a channel included in the rod.
  • the folding system consists of plastic strips inserted on the rod, again, it is possible to interpose a foam cylinder or an inflatable balloon between the rounded distal end and the strips.
  • FIG. 1 shows in section, a form of realization of the device before use.
  • the device represented in FIG. 1 comprises on the one hand a flexible central rod (1) whose distal end (2) is rounded, a collapsible system (3) inserted all around the rod near the distal end, a foam cylinder (8), folded, inserted on the rod (1) between the folding system (3) and the rounded end (2), a projection (5) terminating the proximal end of the rod (1) and allowing its manipulation.
  • the device shown in Figure 1 further comprises a flexible tube (4) inside which the rod (1) is inserted and can slide, the replia ⁇ ble system (3) and the foam cylinder (8) are folded inside the tube (4). The distal end of the tube (4) is applied to the rounded distal end (2) of the rod (1).
  • the tube (4) is provided with a blocking mark (6) enabling the device to be positioned relative to the distal end of the intubation probe or of the tracheostomy tube.
  • the proximal end of the tube (4) is treated (7) to ensure good grip of the tube.
  • FIG. 2 shows, in section, the same form of embodiment of the device as that shown in FIG. 1 after having made the tube (4) slide on the rod (1).
  • the ex ⁇ proximal end of the tube (4) is then blocked on the sail ⁇ lie (5).
  • the folding system (3) and the foam cylinder (8) are unfolded.
  • FIG. 3 shows, in section, the same form of embodiment of the device as that shown in FIG. 1 and in FIG. 2, in place in a patient intubated after introduction into the intubation probe (9) by before sliding the tube under the rod.
  • the configuration of the device is that of FIG. 1.
  • the blocking mark (6) locked against the proximal end of the intubation probe allows the distal end (2) of the device to be positioned correctly by compared to the end of the intubation probe.
  • FIG. 4 shows, in section, the same form of embodiment of the device as that shown in FIG. 1,
  • the configuration of the device is that of FIG. 2: the folding system (3) and the foam cylinder (8) are unfolded inside the intubation probe, the proximal end of the tube (4) is blocked against the projection (5).
  • the operator can then reassemble the device by holding it from the end. moth (7), the rod (1) necessarily rising with the tube (4) because the projection (5) is blocked against the distal end of the tube (4). It is the raising of the device by the operator which ensures the sweeping of the intubation probe (9).
  • the device can be sterile made with non-toxic materials, presented in a case.
  • the device can be for single use. It is recommended that this device be used one to four times a day, depending on the patient.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif pour remédier à l'obstruction des sondes d'intubation chez les patieents intubés et des canules de trachéotomie chez les patients trachéotomisés. Il est constitué de deux éléments introduits dans la sonde d'intubation ou la canule de trachéotomie par leur extrémité distale: d'une part une tige flexible (1), arrondie à son extrémité distale (2), munie d'un système repliable (3) à proximité de son ex­ trémité distale et pourvue d'une saillie (5) à l'autre extrémité permettant la manipulation; d'autre part d'un tube souple (4), muni d'un repère bloquant (6) à son extrémité proximale, à l'intérieur duquel la tige (1) est inséré et peut coulisser. Le sys­ tème repliable (3) est replié dans le tube souple (4) et le coulissage de la tige centrale (1) à l'intérieur du tube souple (4) après introduction du dispositif dans la sonde d'intubation ou dans la canule de trachéotomie libère le système repliable (3) qui ramone la sonde et la canule de trachéotomie à la remontée du dispositif. Ce dispositif peut être stérile, à usage uni­ que. Son emploi est conseillé de une à quatre fois par jour. The invention relates to a device for remedying the obstruction of intubation probes. in intubated patients and tracheostomy tubes in tracheotomized patients. It is consisting of two elements introduced into the intubation probe or the tracheostomy tube through their distal end: on the one hand a flexible rod (1), rounded at its distal end (2), provided with a folding system (3) near its ex distal end and provided with a projection (5) at the other end allowing manipulation; on the other hand, a flexible tube (4), provided with a blocking mark (6) at its proximal end, inside which the rod (1) is inserted and can slide. The sys foldable head (3) is folded in the flexible tube (4) and the sliding of the central rod (1) inside the flexible tube (4) after insertion of the device into the intubation probe or into the tracheostomy tube releases the folding system (3) which sweeps the probe and the tracheostomy tube when the device is raised. This device can be sterile, for single use than. Its use is advised from one to four times a day.

AbstractAbstract

A device for unblocking intubation tubes in intubated patents and tracheotomy cannulas in tracheotomized patients comprises two elements which are introduced into the intubation tube or tracheotomy cannula by their distal end, namely a flexible rod (1) rounded at its distal end (2), provided with a collapsible system (3) near its distal end, and provided with a projection (5) at the other end to permit manipulation, and a flexible tube (4) provide with a buffer (6) at its proximal end, into which the rod (1) is inserted and in which it can slide. The collapsible system (3) is col­ lapsed in the flexible tube (4) and the sliding of the central rod (1) inside the flexible tube (4) after the introduction of device into the intubation tube or into the tracheotomy cannula releases the collapsible system (3), which sweeps the tube and the tracheotomy cannula as the device is with­ drawn. This device may be sterile and disposable. Its use is recommended one to four times daily. A device for unblocking intubation tubes in intubated patents and tracheotomy cannulas in tracheotomized patients understood two elements which are introduced into the intubation tube or tracheotomy cannula by their distal end, namely a flexible rod (1) rounded at its distal end (2), provided with a collapsible system (3) near its distal end, and provided with a projection (5) at the other end to permit manipulation, and a flexible tube (4) provide with a buffer (6) at its proximal end, into which the rod (1) is inserted and in which it can slide. The collapsible system (3) is col lapsed in the flexible tube (4) and the sliding of the central rod (1) inside the flexible tube (4) after the introduction of device into the intubation tube or into the tracheotomy cannula releases the collapsible system (3), which sweeps the tube and the tracheotomy cannula as the device is with drawn. This device may be sterile and disposable. Its use is recommended one to four times daily.

Description

DISPOSITIF DE DESOBSTRUCTION DES SONDES D'INTUBATION ET DES CANULES DE TRACHEOTOMIE IN VIVO DEVICE FOR DEOBSTRUCTION OF INUBAL PROBES AND CANNES OF TRACHEOTOMY IN VIVO
La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour prévenir par ramonage l'obstruction des sondes d'intubation chez les patients intubés et des canules de trachéotomie chez les patients trachéotomisés.The present invention relates to a device for preventing, by sweeping, the obstruction of the intubation probes in intubated patients and tracheostomy tubes in tracheostomized patients.
Habituellement, chez les patients intubés ou trachéo¬ tomisés le passage d'une sonde d'aspiration trachéale permet l'aspiration des sécrétions bronchiques du patient et la vé¬ rification de la perméabilité de la sonde d'intubation ou de la canule de trachéotomie, mais ne prévient pas l'obstruction progressive ou brutale de la sonde ou de la canule par des dépôts organiques. Les conséquences de cette obstruction sont multiples et parfois graves, pouvant mettre en jeu la vie du patient.Usually, in intubated or tracheostomy patients the passage of a tracheal aspiration probe allows the aspiration of the patient's bronchial secretions and the verification of the permeability of the intubation probe or of the tracheostomy tube, but does not prevent progressive or sudden obstruction of the probe or the cannula by organic deposits. The consequences of this obstruction are multiple and sometimes serious, which can endanger the life of the patient.
Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient. Il comprend deux éléments ayant chacun une extrémité distale introduite dans la sonde d'intubation ou dans la canule de trachéotomie et une extrémité proximale ma¬ nipulée par l'opérateur.The device according to the invention overcomes this drawback. It comprises two elements each having a distal end introduced into the intubation probe or into the tracheostomy tube and a proximal end manipulated by the operator.
Le premier élément est une tige centrale, flexible dont l'extrémité distale est arrondie pour être non trauma- tique. A proximité de l'extrémité distale est inséré tout au¬ tour de la tige un système repliable qui va permettre le net¬ toyage de la sonde par ramonage. La partie proximale de la tige se termine par une saillie permettant la bonne préhen¬ sion de la tige.The first element is a central, flexible rod, the distal end of which is rounded to be non-traumatic. Near the distal end is inserted all around the rod a folding system which will allow the cleaning of the probe by sweeping. The proximal part of the rod ends in a projection allowing good prehension of the rod.
Le deuxième élément est un tube souple à l'intérieur duquel le premier élément est inséré et peut .coulisser. Le tube est plus court que la tige elle-même. Le diamètre ex¬ terne du tube est approprié au calibre des différentes sondes ou canules pour permettre un passage facile. La longueur de l'ensemble du dispositif est fonction de la longueur des sondes d'intubation ou canules de trachéotomie. Elles est toujours largement supérieure à celle de la sonde ou de la canule. Le système repliable inséré sur la tige et replié à l'intérieur du tube. L'extrémité distale du tube s'applique sur l'extrémité distale arrondie de la tige.The second element is a flexible tube inside which the first element is inserted and can slide. The tube is shorter than the rod itself. The external diameter of the tube is appropriate for the size of the various probes or cannulas to allow easy passage. The length of the entire device depends on the length of the intubation probes or tracheostomy tubes. It is always much higher than that of the probe or the cannula. The folding system inserted on the rod and folded inside the tube. The distal end of the tube is applied to the rounded distal end of the rod.
L'ensemble du dispositif est introduit dans la sonde d'intubation ou dans la canule de trachéotomie par l'extré¬ mité distale*. Un repère bloquant sur le tube permet de posi¬ tionner le dispositif par rapport à l'extrémité distale de la sonde d'intubation ou de la canule de trachéotomie.The entire device is introduced into the intubation probe or into the tracheostomy tube through the distal end * . A blocking mark on the tube makes it possible to position the device relative to the distal end of the intubation probe or the tracheostomy tube.
L'extrémité proximale du tube est traitée pour assu¬ rer une bonne préhension du tube. En faisant coulisser le tube sur la tige de façon à bloquer celui-ci contre la sail¬ lie de la tige servant de poignée, l'utilisateur libère le système replié dans le tube. Il retire alors le dispositif et le système replié assure le ramonage de la sonde d'intu¬ bation ou de la canule de trachéotomie.The proximal end of the tube is treated to ensure good grip of the tube. By sliding the tube on the rod so as to block it against the sail¬ lie of the rod serving as a handle, the user releases the system folded back into the tube. He then removes the device and the folded system ensures the sweeping of the intu¬ bation probe or the tracheostomy tube.
Selon une forme de réalisation préférentielle, le sys¬ tème repliable est constitué de poils insérés tout autour de la tige centrale. Un petit cylindre de mousse est fixé à l'extrémité distale de la tige entre les poils et la partie arrondie, également replié à l'intérieur du tube. Libéré en même temps que les poils, il permet de collecter les débris décrochés par les poils. Ce cylindre de mousse est facultatif.According to a preferred embodiment, the folding system consists of bristles inserted all around the central rod. A small foam cylinder is attached to the distal end of the rod between the bristles and the rounded part, also folded inside the tube. Released at the same time as the hairs, it collects the debris unhooked by the hairs. This foam cylinder is optional.
Selon la variante, c'est le ballonnet gonflable qui est intercalé entre l'extrémité distale arrondie et les poils de la tige. Ce ballonnet peut être gonflé à l'aide d'une se¬ ringue par un canal inclu dans la tige.According to the variant, it is the inflatable balloon which is interposed between the rounded distal end and the hairs of the rod. This balloon can be inflated using a ring through a channel included in the rod.
Selon une autre variante, le système repliable est constitué de lamelles de plastique insérées sur la tige, à nouveau, il est possible d'intercaler un cylindre de.mousse ou un ballonnet gonflable entre 1'extrémité distale arrondie et les lamelles.According to another variant, the folding system consists of plastic strips inserted on the rod, again, it is possible to interpose a foam cylinder or an inflatable balloon between the rounded distal end and the strips.
Les caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention res- sortiront d'ailleurs de la description qui va suivre à titre d'exemple en référence aux dessins annexés.The characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description which follows by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings.
La figure 1 représente en coupe, une forme de réalisa¬ tion du dispositif avant utilisation. Le dispositif représenté sur la figure 1 comprend d'une part une tige centrale flexible (1) dont l'extrémité distale (2) est arrondie, un système repliable (3) inséré tout autour de la tige à proximité de l'extrémité distale, un cylindre de mousse (8), replié, inséré sur la tige (1) entre le système repliable (3) et l'extrémité arrondie (2), une saillie (5) terminant l'extrémité proximale de la tige (1) et permettant sa manipulation. Le dispositif représenté sur la figure 1 comprend d'autre part un tube souple (4) à l'intérieur duquel la tige (1) est insérée et peut coulisser, le système replia¬ ble (3) et le cylindre de mousse (8) sont repliés à l'inté¬ rieur du tube (4). L'extrémité distale du tube (4) s'applique sur l'extrémité distale arrondie (2) de la tige (1). Le tube (4) est muni r'un repère bloquant (6) permettant de position¬ ner le dispositif par rapport à l'extrémité distale de la sonde d'intubation ou de la canule de trachéotomie. L'extré¬ mité proximale du tube (4) est traitée (7) pour assurer une bonne préhension du tube.Figure 1 shows in section, a form of realization of the device before use. The device represented in FIG. 1 comprises on the one hand a flexible central rod (1) whose distal end (2) is rounded, a collapsible system (3) inserted all around the rod near the distal end, a foam cylinder (8), folded, inserted on the rod (1) between the folding system (3) and the rounded end (2), a projection (5) terminating the proximal end of the rod (1) and allowing its manipulation. The device shown in Figure 1 further comprises a flexible tube (4) inside which the rod (1) is inserted and can slide, the replia¬ ble system (3) and the foam cylinder (8) are folded inside the tube (4). The distal end of the tube (4) is applied to the rounded distal end (2) of the rod (1). The tube (4) is provided with a blocking mark (6) enabling the device to be positioned relative to the distal end of the intubation probe or of the tracheostomy tube. The proximal end of the tube (4) is treated (7) to ensure good grip of the tube.
La figure 2 représente, en coupe, la même forme de réa¬ lisation du dispositif que celle représentée sur la figure 1 après avoir fait coulisser le tube (4) sur la tige (1). L'ex¬ trémité proximale du tube (4) est alors bloquée sur la sail¬ lie (5). Le système repliable (3) et le cylindre de mousse (8) sont dépliés.FIG. 2 shows, in section, the same form of embodiment of the device as that shown in FIG. 1 after having made the tube (4) slide on the rod (1). The ex¬ proximal end of the tube (4) is then blocked on the sail¬ lie (5). The folding system (3) and the foam cylinder (8) are unfolded.
La figure 3 représente, en coupe, la même forme de réa¬ lisation du dispositif que celle représentée sur la figure 1 et sur la figure 2, en place chez un patient intubé après in¬ troduction dans la sonde d'intubation (9) par l'opérateur et avant d'avoir fait coulisser le tube sous la tige. La confor¬ mation du dispositif est celle de la figure 1. Le repère blo¬ quant (6) bloqué contre l'extrémité proximale de la sonde d'intubation permet à l'extrémité distale (2) du dispositif d'être positionnée correctement par rapport à l'extrémité de la sonde d'intubation.FIG. 3 shows, in section, the same form of embodiment of the device as that shown in FIG. 1 and in FIG. 2, in place in a patient intubated after introduction into the intubation probe (9) by before sliding the tube under the rod. The configuration of the device is that of FIG. 1. The blocking mark (6) locked against the proximal end of the intubation probe allows the distal end (2) of the device to be positioned correctly by compared to the end of the intubation probe.
La figure 4 représente, en coupe, la même forme de réa¬ lisation du dispositif que celle représentée sur la figure 1,FIG. 4 shows, in section, the same form of embodiment of the device as that shown in FIG. 1,
CEME* la figure 2 et la. figure.3,en place chez le patient intubé après introduction dans la sonde d'intubation (9) par l'opé¬ rateur et après avoir fait coulisser le tube sur la tige. La conformation du dispositif est celle de la figure 2 : le sys¬ tème repliable (3) et le cylindre de mousse (8) sont dépliés à l'intérieur de la sonde d'intubation, l'extrémité proximale du tube (4) est bloquée contre la saillie (5). L'opérateur peut alors remonter le dispositif en le tenant par l'extré-. mité (7) , la tige (1) remontant nécessairement avec le tube (4) car la saillie (5) est bloquée contre l'extrémité distale du tube (4). C'est la remontée du dispositif par l'opérateur qui assure le ramonage de la sonde d'intubation (9).CEME * Figure 2 and. figure.3, in place in the intubated patient after introduction into the intubation probe (9) by the operator and after sliding the tube on the rod. The configuration of the device is that of FIG. 2: the folding system (3) and the foam cylinder (8) are unfolded inside the intubation probe, the proximal end of the tube (4) is blocked against the projection (5). The operator can then reassemble the device by holding it from the end. moth (7), the rod (1) necessarily rising with the tube (4) because the projection (5) is blocked against the distal end of the tube (4). It is the raising of the device by the operator which ensures the sweeping of the intubation probe (9).
Le dispositif peut être stérile réalisé avec des maté¬ riaux non toxiques, présenté en étui.The device can be sterile made with non-toxic materials, presented in a case.
Le dispositif peut être à usage unique. Il est préco¬ nisé d'utiliser ce dispositif de une à quatre fois par jour suivant, les patients.The device can be for single use. It is recommended that this device be used one to four times a day, depending on the patient.
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1) Dispositif pour prévenir par ramonage l'obstruction des sondes d'intubation chez les patients intubés et des canules de trachéotomies chez les patients trachéotomisés, caracté¬ risé en ce qu'il comporte deux éléments ayant chacun une ex¬ trémité distale introduite dans la sonde d'intubation ou dans la canule de trachéotomie et une extrémité proximale manipulée par l'opérateur, le premier élément étant constitué d'une tige centrale (1) dont l'extrémité est arrondie (2), un système repliable (3) étant inséré tout autour de la tige à proximité de l'extrémité distale, le deuxième élément étant constitué d'un tube souple (4) à l'intérieur duquel le premier élément est inséré et peut coulisser, le système repliable inséré sur le premier élément étant replié à l'intérieur du second élé¬ ment, l'ensemble étant introduit par l'extrémité distale dans la sonde d'intubation ou la canule de trachéotomie (9) et le coulissage du tube sur la tige permettant de libérer le sys¬ tème repliable.1) Device for preventing, by sweeping, the obstruction of the intubation probes in intubated patients and tracheostomy cannulas in tracheotomized patients, characterized in that it comprises two elements each having a distal end introduced into the intubation probe or in the tracheostomy tube and a proximal end manipulated by the operator, the first element consisting of a central rod (1) whose end is rounded (2), a collapsible system (3) being inserted all around the rod near the distal end, the second element consisting of a flexible tube (4) inside which the first element is inserted and can slide, the folding system inserted on the first element being folded inside the second element, the assembly being introduced through the distal end into the intubation probe or the tracheostomy tube (9) and the sliding of the tube on the has rod allowing to release the folding system.
2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le tube comporte un repère bloquant (6) permettant de posi¬ tionner le dispositif par rapport à l'extrémité distale de la sonde d'intubation ou de la canule de trachéotomie.2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the tube includes a blocking mark (6) for positioning the device relative to the distal end of the intubation probe or the tracheostomy tube.
3) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité proximale du tube (4) est traitée pour assurer la bonne préhension du tube.3) Device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that the proximal end of the tube (4) is treated to ensure good grip of the tube.
4) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications pré¬ cédentes caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité proximale de la tige (1) se termine par une saillie (5) permettant la bonne préhension de la tige et le blocage du tube (4) contre la saillie (5) pendant le retrait du système hors de la sonde d'intubation ou de la canule de trachéotomie.4) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the proximal end of the rod (1) ends in a projection (5) allowing good grip of the rod and blocking of the tube (4) against the projection (5) during withdrawal of the system from the intubation tube or the tracheostomy tube.
5) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications pré¬ cédentes caractérisé en ce que le système repliable (3) est constitué de poils insérés tout autour de la tige centrale.5) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folding system (3) consists of bristles inserted all around the central rod.
6) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1,2, 3, 4, caractérisé en ce que le système repliable (3) est constitué de lamelles de plastique insérées sur la tige.6) Device according to any one of claims 1,2, 3, 4, characterized in that the folding system (3) consists of plastic strips inserted on the rod.
7) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications pré¬ cédentes caractérisé en ce qu'un cylindre de mousse (8) est fixé à l'extrémité distale de la tige (1), entre le système repliable (3*) et la partie arrondie (2) terminant la tige (1).7) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a foam cylinder (8) is fixed to the distal end of the rod (1), between the folding system (3 * ) and the part rounded (2) ending the rod (1).
8) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1,2, 3,4,5,6, caractérisé en ce qu'un ballonnet gonflable à l'aide d'une seringue par un canal inclu dans la tige est intercalé entre l'extrémité distale arrondie (2) et le système replia¬ ble (3).8) Device according to any one of claims 1,2, 3,4,5,6, characterized in that an inflatable balloon using a syringe by a channel included in the rod is interposed between the rounded distal end (2) and the foldable system (3).
9) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications pré¬ cédentes caractérisé en ce que le matériel peut être stérile, à usage unique, présenté en étui, réalisé avec des matériaux non toxiques. 9) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the material can be sterile, for single use, presented in a case, made with non-toxic materials.
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