COLLAPSE RESISTANT POPOID CONNECTOR

A popoid connector for use with other medical devices such as tracheal tubes, intubation tubes and aspiration and ventilation systems comprises a plurality of saucer shaped members each having a first portion and a second portion to form a corrugated portion along the connector. On side of each of t...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: CRUMP, CHET, M
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext bestellen
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:A popoid connector for use with other medical devices such as tracheal tubes, intubation tubes and aspiration and ventilation systems comprises a plurality of saucer shaped members each having a first portion and a second portion to form a corrugated portion along the connector. On side of each of the saucer shaped members is provide with at least one circumscribing reinforcing rib to provide additional structural support for the popoid connector. The reinforcing ribs are integrally formed with the popoid connector. The reinforcing ribs inhibit transverse collapsing of the popoid connector add rigidity to the popoid connector when the popoid connector is in a bent position.