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EP-4736918-A1 - INTUBATION TUBE HOLDER DEVICE

EP4736918A1EP 4736918 A1EP4736918 A1EP 4736918A1EP-4736918-A1

Abstract

An endotracheal tube holder device includes a head strap, a holding body, and a tube holder. The holding body includes a first cheek bracket and a second cheek bracket connected by a bar. The first cheek bracket includes a first strap loop and a second strap loop, and the second check bracket includes a third strap loop and a fourth strap loop. The tube holder is secured to the holding body and is configured to secure an endotracheal tube. The first strap loop, the second strap loop, the third strap loop, and the fourth strap loop are configured to secure the head strap to the holding body.

Inventors

  • DREW, DOUGLAS
  • DWYER, DANIEL P.
  • JACKSON, Christopher S.

Assignees

  • Medline Industries, LP

Dates

Publication Date
20260506
Application Date
20251103

Claims (15)

  1. A system (100), comprising: a holding body (110); a head strap (106) secured to the holding body (110) at four points of contact; and a tube holder (118) secured with the holding body (110), the tube holder (118) including a tube holder body (202) and a plurality of teeth (310) extending from a bottom surface (312) of the tube holder body (202), and the plurality of teeth (310) including a plurality of first teeth (314) and a plurality of second teeth (316), wherein a distance (D3) between the bottom surface (312) of the tube holder body (202) and a tip of one of the plurality of first teeth (314) is larger than a distance (D4) between the bottom surface (312) of the tube holder body (202) and a tip of one of the plurality of second teeth (316).
  2. The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the holding body (110) further includes a first pad (114) and a second pad (116) that are configured to secure to a patient's face.
  3. The system (100) of claim 2, wherein the first pad (114) and the second pad (116) are transparent or translucent.
  4. The system (100) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the holding body (110) includes a first cheek bracket (132) and a second cheek bracket (134), wherein the first cheek bracket (132) includes a first strap loop (174) and a second strap loop (176), and the second cheek bracket (134) includes a third strap loop (174, 176) and a fourth strap loop (174, 176), and wherein the first strap loop (174), the second strap loop (176), the third strap loop (174, 176), and the fourth strap loop (174, 176) define the four points of contact with the head strap (106).
  5. The system (100) of claim 4, wherein the first strap loop (174) comprises a first axis (A1), the second strap loop (176) comprises a second axis (A2), the third strap loop (174, 176) comprises a third axis (A3), and the fourth strap loop (174, 176) comprises a fourth axis (A4).
  6. The system (100) of claim 5, wherein the first axis (A1) and the second axis (A2) form an angle (B1) that is between about 95° and about 170°.
  7. The system (100) of claims 5 or 6, wherein the third axis (A3) and the fourth axis (A4) form an angle (B2) that is between about 95° and about 170°.
  8. The system (100) of any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the first axis (A1) and the fourth axis (A4) are substantially perpendicular to a bar (130) of the holding body (110).
  9. The system (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom surface (312) of the tube holder body (202) defines a longitudinal center plane (AC) that is normal to the bottom surface (312), and wherein each of the plurality of teeth (310) comprise an axis that is angled with respect to the longitudinal center plane (AC).
  10. The system (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein a tube strap (120) is secured with the tube holder (118) and configured to wrap around an endotracheal tube (102), and wherein the tube strap (120) comprises a plurality of ribs (214) thereon.
  11. The system (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of teeth (310) are aligned in four columns (C1, C2, C3, C4), and wherein the plurality of teeth (310) in one of the four columns (C1, C2, C3, C4) converge toward the plurality of teeth (310) in a different column (C1, C2, C3, C4) below the bottom surface (312).
  12. The system (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tube holder (118) includes more of the second teeth (316) than the first teeth (314).
  13. The system (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom surface (312) of the tube holder body (202) defines a longitudinal center plane (AC) that is normal to the bottom surface (312), and wherein each of the plurality of teeth (310) comprises an axis that converges toward the longitudinal center plane (AC) below the bottom surface (312).
  14. The system (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the plurality of teeth (310) defines an axis, and wherein each of the axes of the plurality of teeth (310) is substantially perpendicular to an outer surface (340) of an endotracheal tube (102) when the endotracheal tube (102) is attached to the system (100).
  15. The system (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tube holder (118) comprises a bite block (204).

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not applicable. BACKGROUND The present disclosure is generally directed to medical tube devices, such as may be used for intubation, and more particularly to a device for holding an endotracheal tube or other intubation device on a patient. Intubation tubes, such as endotracheal tubes, are inserted into a patient for a variety of reasons. In the case of an endotracheal tube, the tube is inserted to establish and maintain a patient's airway during resuscitation, anesthesia, and other critical care procedures. Endotracheal tubes help deliver air to patients who cannot breathe on their own. They are often placed prior to surgery or are used for critically ill patients that require assistance breathing for extended periods of time. Once inserted, endotracheal tubes must be fastened in a fixed position to prevent movement of the endotracheal tube for periods of up to several days. In order to properly secure the intubation tubes to the patient, known designs have disclosed a variety of securement components. However, there are a variety of deficiencies with these securement components. Thus, there is a need for an improved intubation tube holder system. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE Some non-limiting examples of the disclosure provide an endotracheal tube holder device or an intubation tube holder system that includes a head strap, a holding body, and a tube holder. The holding body includes a first cheek bracket and a second cheek bracket connected by a bar. The first cheek bracket includes a first strap loop and a second strap loop, and the second cheek bracket includes a third strap loop and a fourth strap loop. The tube holder is secured to the holding body and is configured to secure an endotracheal tube. The first strap loop, the second strap loop, the third strap loop, and the fourth strap loop are configured to secure the head strap to the holding body. In some non-limiting examples, the holding body further includes a first pad and a second pad that are configured to secure to a patients face. In some non-limiting examples, the first pad and the second pad are transparent or translucent. In some non-limiting examples, the first strap loop comprises a first axis, the second strap loop comprises a second axis, the third strap loop comprises a third axis, and the fourth strap loop comprises a fourth axis. In some non-limiting examples, the first axis and the second axis form an angle that is between about 95° and about 170°. In some non-limiting examples, the tube holder includes a tube holder body and a plurality of teeth that extend from a bottom surface of the tube holder body. In some non-limiting examples, each of the plurality of teeth define an axis. Each of the axes of the plurality of teeth are substantially perpendicular to an outer surface of the endotracheal tube when the endotracheal tube is attached to the endotracheal tube holder device. In some non-limiting examples, the tube holder comprises a bite block. Some non-limiting examples of the disclosure provide a system. The system includes a holding body, a head strap secured to the holding body at four points of contact, and a tube holder secured with the holding body. The tube holder includes a tube holder body and a plurality of teeth that extend from a bottom surface of the tube holder body. The plurality of teeth includes a plurality of first teeth and a plurality of second teeth. A distance between the bottom surface of the tube holder body and a tip of one of the plurality of first teeth is larger than a distance between the bottom surface of the tube holder body and a tip of one of the plurality of second teeth. In some non-limiting examples, the holding body further includes a first pad and a second pad that are configured to secure to a patients face. In some non-limiting examples, the first pad and the second pad are transparent or translucent. In some non-limiting examples, the holding body includes a first cheek bracket and a second cheek bracket. The first cheek bracket includes a first strap loop and a second strap loop, and the second cheek bracket includes a third strap loop and a fourth strap loop. The first strap loop, the second strap loop, the third strap loop, and the fourth strap loop define the four points of contact with the head strap. In some non-limiting examples, the bottom surface of the tube holder body defines a longitudinal center plane that is normal to the bottom surface. Each of the plurality of teeth comprise an axis that is angled with respect to the longitudinal center plane. In some non-limiting examples, a tube strap is secured with the tube holder and configured to wrap around an endotracheal tube. The tube strap comprises a plurality of ribs thereon. In some non-limiting examples, the plurality of teeth are aligned in four columns. The plurality of teeth in one of the four columns coverage toward the