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Endotracheal tube

  • US 5,725,510 A
  • Filed: 02/21/1996
  • Issued: 03/10/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An endotracheal tube comprising:

  • a) an elongated tubular member having a first end and a second end;

    b) at least one blocking cuff positioned along the outer surface of said tubular member for forming a seal against the trachea of a patient and between said first and second ends; and

    c) said outer surface of said tubular member provided with an antimicrobial agent disposed adjacent said at least one blocking cuff, said antimicrobial agent is selected from the group consisting of silver evaporation deposit, silver salt coating and metal foil, said foil further comprising at least one of silver, a silver evaporate coating and a silver salt coating whereby during use said antimicrobial agent is caused to release metal ions into the fluid medium collecting about said at least one cuff to provide an antimicrobial barrier around said tube for preventing the passage of germs therearound.

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