Patent ID: 6296801
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: B29C,B29L

Abstract:
A method for making an endotracheal tube having a predetermined curvature formed in a distal end thereof, comprising the steps of:slideably inserting a straight member of predetermined construction into a distal end of a straight endotracheal tube;bending said straight member to give it a predetermined radius of curvature, said straight member then being a curved member;heating said distal end of said endotrachael tube to a predetermined temperature sufficient to cause softening of said distal end;maintaining said distal end at said predetermined temperature for a time sufficient to cause said distal end to conform to the predetermined radius of curvature of said curved member;cooling said distal end and removing said curved member;whereby an endotracheal tube having a distal end with a predetermined curvature formed therein is produced.