Patent ID: 8307829
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A respiratory access assembly, comprising: a movable manifold having at least one opening, the opening in communication with an artificial airway of a patient; a closed suction catheter assembly comprising at least a connecting end having an opening formed therethrough, a suction catheter, and a sleeve positioned over the suction catheter; a flap positioned adjacent the closed suction catheter assembly, the flap movable into an opened position permitting passage of the suction catheter into the artificial airway and the flap movable into a closed position that does not permit passage of the suction catheter into the artificial airway; a shuttle movable between the opening in the manifold and the opening in the connecting end of the closed suction catheter assembly, the shuttle having an opening to permit passage of the suction catheter therethrough, said shuttle configured to move into a locked and unlocked position relative to the manifold; an actuator for moving the shuttle assembly into the locked position and the unlocked position, wherein the actuator is a rotator which is positioned over at least a portion of the shuttle and is movably coupled thereto; wherein said locked position prevents movement of said manifold and permits opening of said flap and wherein said unlocked position allows movement of said manifold and prevents opening of said flap; and wherein the shuttle includes a first groove and the rotator includes a pin which engages the first groove to move the shuttle upon rotation of the rotator.