Tracheostoma spacer, tracheotomy method, and device for inserting a tracheostoma spacer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7631642
APP PUB NO 20080029088A1
SERIAL NO

11798965

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The invention relates to a tracheostoma spacer with a tubular support framework. The support framework can be expand from an initial state to a supporting state of increased diameter and has a fixing element at the ends. The tracheostoma spacer is intended for use as a spacer in a tracheostoma (an opening in the trachea). The invention further relates to a device for inserting a tracheostoma spacer into a tracheostoma with a cutting instrument in the form of a trocar, the tracheostoma spacer being able to be positioned on the shaft of said trocar. A cover sleeve is also provided which can be moved on the shaft over a tracheostoma spacer positioned there.

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  • BREATHE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Freitag, Lutz Hemer , DE 44 3047
Wondka, Anthony Thousand Oaks , US 33 1813

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