Patent ID: 8800552
Filing Date: 2014-08-12
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A tracheal tube extension system comprising: an upper end connector configured to be coupled to a medical device; an intermediate portion coupled to the upper end connector; and a lower end connector coupled to the intermediate portion and configured to be coupled to a male connector of a tracheal tube, the lower end connector comprising an attachment feature that interfaces with a complementary feature of the male connector to removably secure the tracheal tube extension to the tracheal tube, wherein the attachment feature comprises a protrusion disposed on an interior wall of the lower end connector and configured to couple to a complementary recess disposed on an exterior wall of the male connector, wherein the complementary recess is disposed about the entire circumference of the male connector, wherein the lower end connector comprises a flexible proximal terminal portion configured to expand outwardly when a radial force is applied to the lower end connector for insertion or removal of the lower end connector from the tracheal tube.