GB2331933B - Catheter assemblies and inner cannulae - Google Patents

Catheter assemblies and inner cannulae

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Publication number
GB2331933B
GB2331933B GB9824205A GB9824205A GB2331933B GB 2331933 B GB2331933 B GB 2331933B GB 9824205 A GB9824205 A GB 9824205A GB 9824205 A GB9824205 A GB 9824205A GB 2331933 B GB2331933 B GB 2331933B
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Prior art keywords
catheter assemblies
inner cannulae
cannulae
catheter
assemblies
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Expired - Fee Related
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GB9824205A
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GB9824205D0 (en
GB2331933A (en
Inventor
Eric Pagan
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Smiths Group PLC
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Smiths Group PLC
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Priority claimed from GBGB9725390.0A external-priority patent/GB9725390D0/en
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Priority to GB9824205A priority Critical patent/GB2331933B/en
Publication of GB9824205D0 publication Critical patent/GB9824205D0/en
Publication of GB2331933A publication Critical patent/GB2331933A/en
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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
    • A61M25/0043—Catheters; Hollow probes characterised by structural features
    • 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
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • 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
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0402—Special features for tracheal tubes not otherwise provided for
    • A61M16/0418—Special features for tracheal tubes not otherwise provided for with integrated means for changing the degree of curvature, e.g. for easy intubation
    • 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
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0402—Special features for tracheal tubes not otherwise provided for
    • A61M16/0427—Special features for tracheal tubes not otherwise provided for with removable and re-insertable liner tubes, e.g. for cleaning
    • 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
    • A61M25/01—Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
    • A61M25/0105—Steering means as part of the catheter or advancing means; Markers for positioning
    • A61M25/0133—Tip steering devices
    • A61M25/0138—Tip steering devices having flexible regions as a result of weakened outer material, e.g. slots, slits, cuts, joints or coils
    • 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
    • A61M25/01—Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
    • A61M25/0105—Steering means as part of the catheter or advancing means; Markers for positioning
    • A61M25/0133—Tip steering devices
    • A61M25/0141—Tip steering devices having flexible regions as a result of using materials with different mechanical properties

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Pulmonology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Anesthesiology (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hematology (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Emergency Medicine (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Media Introduction/Drainage Providing Device (AREA)
GB9824205A 1997-12-02 1998-11-04 Catheter assemblies and inner cannulae Expired - Fee Related GB2331933B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9824205A GB2331933B (en) 1997-12-02 1998-11-04 Catheter assemblies and inner cannulae

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB9725390.0A GB9725390D0 (en) 1997-12-02 1997-12-02 Catheter assemblies and inner cannulae
GB9824205A GB2331933B (en) 1997-12-02 1998-11-04 Catheter assemblies and inner cannulae

Publications (3)

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GB9824205D0 GB9824205D0 (en) 1998-12-30
GB2331933A GB2331933A (en) 1999-06-09
GB2331933B true GB2331933B (en) 2002-12-11

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CN108366715A (en) 2015-11-09 2018-08-03 施菲姆德控股有限责任公司 Steering assembly and application method for medical treatment device

Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2044109A (en) * 1979-03-08 1980-10-15 Critikon Inc Catheter with variable flexural modulus
US4353358A (en) * 1980-08-28 1982-10-12 Emerson Reynolds L Sigmoidoscope
EP0689851A1 (en) * 1994-07-01 1996-01-03 Cordis Europa N.V. Controlled flexible catheter
US5531677A (en) * 1992-08-12 1996-07-02 Vidamed, Inc. Steerable medical probe with stylets
WO1996040339A1 (en) * 1995-06-07 1996-12-19 Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc. Improved tracheostomy tubes
WO1997027895A1 (en) * 1996-02-02 1997-08-07 Kelleher Brian S Deflectable medical device
GB2323534A (en) * 1997-03-27 1998-09-30 Smiths Industries Plc Endotracheal tube guide

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2044109A (en) * 1979-03-08 1980-10-15 Critikon Inc Catheter with variable flexural modulus
US4353358A (en) * 1980-08-28 1982-10-12 Emerson Reynolds L Sigmoidoscope
US5531677A (en) * 1992-08-12 1996-07-02 Vidamed, Inc. Steerable medical probe with stylets
EP0689851A1 (en) * 1994-07-01 1996-01-03 Cordis Europa N.V. Controlled flexible catheter
WO1996040339A1 (en) * 1995-06-07 1996-12-19 Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc. Improved tracheostomy tubes
WO1997027895A1 (en) * 1996-02-02 1997-08-07 Kelleher Brian S Deflectable medical device
GB2323534A (en) * 1997-03-27 1998-09-30 Smiths Industries Plc Endotracheal tube guide

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GB9824205D0 (en) 1998-12-30
GB2331933A (en) 1999-06-09

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