Patent ID: 7878201
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A supraglottic airway device comprising: a tube having an interior lumen; and an introduction tip assembly mounted on the tube substantially at one end thereof, the introduction tip assembly comprising a mounting portion connected to the tube and having an opening therein configured to communicate with the lumen, and the introduction tip assembly further comprising a frame portion extending substantially distally from the mounting portion and having a foam insert installed thereon, whereby the introduction tip assembly guides the device into the airway of a patient and substantially locates within the hypopharynx such that the frame portion substantially seats within the cricopharynx and the foam insert thereof absorbs bodily secretions; wherein the frame portion further comprises an installation frame member integral with the mounting portion and having a first fastener; and a keeper frame member having a second fastener configured to engage the first fastener, wherein the foam insert is secured within the frame portion between the installation frame member and the keeper frame member.