MEDICAL TUBES AND CONNECTORS FOR GASES DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Abstract

A medical circuit comprising a medical tube and a connector transports gases to and/or from a patient via a patient interface. The connector has a plurality of rigid components at least partially surrounded by an overmold. The medical tube has a first elongate member and a second elongate member. The first elongate member is substantially hollow. A vent can be coupled to the first elongate member such that it maintains gaseous communication with the lumen. The vent may provide a pathway between the lumen and the atmosphere, such that gases may move into and/or out of the lumen during cleaning. The vent may also provide a barrier to liquid and/or substance ingress into the first elongate member during cleaning of the medical circuit. The medical circuit can be reusable.

Inventors

MOODY, PAUL JOSEPH
MUNKELT, Sven Andreas
FYFE, Katie
PEIRIS, Telge Nishan Chaturanga
POWELL, KEVIN BLAKE
PRENTICE, Bhavna

Assignees

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited

Dates

Publication Date: 20260506
Application Date: 20150707