Patent ID: 9095427
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A device for insertion in a tracheostoma, the device comprising a cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, a flexible flange which is provided on an outer surface of the device body and has an unfolded configuration in which it extends outwardly, substantially away from the outer surface of the device and has a folded configuration in which it is folded towards the longitudinal axis of the device body, as well as an insertion aid having a flange retention member for retaining the flange in its folded configuration, wherein the flange is formed by at least two wings each of which has a recess proximate a tip of the wing and which the flange retention member is adapted to disengageably engage, and the wings have a shape memory that orients the wings, when not retained, away from the longitudinal axis of the device body, the recesses being rounded and the flange retention member being provided with a bulbous tip forming a proximal end of the insertion aid via a connection having a diameter smaller than that of the bulbous tip, and maximum external diameters of the insertion aid and of the bulbous tip correspond to an internal diameter of the device body.