Goods & Services

Medical devices for pulmonology, namely, non-vascular stents, tracheobronchial stents, esophageal stents, GI (Gastrointestinal) devices, EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) needles, Netis Retrieval Nets, Micro-tech Y-Stent aids, and biopsy forceps

Goods & Services

Medical devices for pulmonology, namely, non-vascular stents, tracheobronchial stents, esophageal stents, GI (Gastrointestinal) devices, EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) needles, Netis Retrieval Nets, Micro-tech Y-Stent aids, and biopsy forceps

Abstract

A system and method for performing a bronchoscopy. The system may include a bronchoscope, a multi-fluid conduit apparatus, and a switching apparatus. The bronchoscope may include an insertion tube having a distal end, a control section, and a working channel. The multi-fluid conduit apparatus may include a first conduit section operably coupled to a vacuum source, a second conduit section operably coupled to an oxygen source, and a third conduit section operably coupled to the working channel, each of the first and second conduit sections being fluidly coupled to the third conduit section. The switching apparatus may include a valve apparatus operably coupled to each of the first and second conduit sections and an actuator apparatus operably coupled to the valve apparatus. The actuator apparatus may alter the valve apparatus between: (1) a suction supply state; and (2) an oxygen supply state.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
• A61B 1/015 - Control of fluid supply or evacuation
• A61M 39/10 - Tube connectors or tube couplings
• A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices

Abstract

A method and system for foot-actuated device to switch between a vacuum supply and an oxygen supply in a medical environment. The system enables a user to press down on the device to compress a first tube and open a second tube. When the user releases the device, the first tube is opened and the second tube is compressed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/62 - Pedals or like operating members, e.g. actuated by knee or hip
• A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
• A61M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A method and system for foot-actuated device to switch between a vacuum supply and an oxygen supply in a medical environment. The system enables a user to press down on the device to compress a first tube and open a second tube. When the user releases the device, the first tube is opened and the second tube is compressed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• F16K 31/62 - Pedals or like operating members, e.g. actuated by knee or hip
• A61M 39/28 - Clamping means for squeezing flexible tubes, e.g. roller clamps
• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems

Abstract

A system and method for performing a bronchoscopy. The system may include a bronchoscope, a multi-fluid conduit apparatus, and a switching apparatus. The bronchoscope may include an insertion tube having a distal end, a control section, and a working channel. The multi-fluid conduit apparatus may include a first conduit section operably coupled to a vacuum source, a second conduit section operably coupled to an oxygen source, and a third conduit section operably coupled to the working channel, each of the first and second conduit sections being fluidly coupled to the third conduit section. The switching apparatus may include a valve apparatus operably coupled to each of the first and second conduit sections and an actuator apparatus operably coupled to the valve apparatus. The actuator apparatus may alter the valve apparatus between: (1) a suction supply state; and (2) an oxygen supply state.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
• A61B 1/015 - Control of fluid supply or evacuation
• A61M 39/10 - Tube connectors or tube couplings
• A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
• A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
• A61M 39/22 - Valves or arrangement of valves