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Methods of removing biofilm from endotracheal tubes

  • US 9,855,111 B2
  • Filed: 07/11/2016
  • Issued: 01/02/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/06/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of identifying and removing biofilm from an endotracheal tube, the method comprising:

  • removing a sample of biofilm from an interior of an endotracheal tube;

    identifying a type of bacteria present within the endotracheal tube from the sample of biofilm;

    determining one or more drugs adapted to treat the identified type of bacteria;

    delivering the one or more drugs through a channel of an endotracheal tube cleaning device to an inner wall of the endotracheal tube; and

    delivering light to the inner wall of the endotracheal tube through a channel of the endotracheal tube cleaning device.

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