Esophageal introducer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9345435
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14164234

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An esophageal introducer is provided which facilitates the passage of medical probes into the esophagus or gastric cavity. It consists of an introduced tube 12 made of collapsible elastomeric material 21 with a flexible laminated steel at the bottom 20. The proximal opening is attached to a bite block 10. The distal end continues with an extension of the laminated steel 20a that tapers to a tip with a 45 degree bend 16. This extension is covered with elastomeric material 21a that overlaps the distal tip creating a flat soft end 19. Prior to insertion the introducer body is bended 20-30 degrees 17, the tip is advanced till it makes contact with the posterior pharyngeal wall FIG. 3a.

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AGUILA CESAR DELNACOGDOCHES TX

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DelAguila, Cesar Nacogdoches, US 1 0

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