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Endotracheal tube sump

  • US 6,460,540 B1
  • Filed: 04/04/2000
  • Issued: 10/08/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sump assembly for coadministration with an endotracheal tube for the removal of secretions adjacent the endotracheal tube;

  • the sump assembly comprising a vacuum tube having a port at one end and being adapted at a second end for connection to a suction device;

    at least one guide for attachment to the endotracheal tube to facilitate placement of the sump assembly adjacent the endotracheal tube;

    said guide having a length substantially shorter than the length of the vacuum tube;

    wherein the at least one guide for attachment to the endotracheal tube to facilitate placement of the sump adjacent the endotracheal tube has a plurality of drain openings formed therein, said port comprising said drain openings in said guide.

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