Suction Catheter
The suction catheter is used for removal of material in the throat of patients on ventilators. The challenge was to develop an improved version that would not allow the escape of contaminated air within the bag the surrounds the catheter. A number of check valve alternatives were proposed and patented.
Services
Invention, Mechanical Engineering
Awards
U.S. Patent #s 5,460,613 5,419,769, 5,349,950,
5,325,850 5,300,043