Patent ID: 7112225
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A lung assist device comprising: a venturi tube having a first proximal end adapted to be coupled to a main branch of a lung and a second distal end adapted to be coupled to a first branch of a lung and a second distal end adapted to be coupled to a first branch of a lung which communicates with the main branch, said venturi tube having an aperture in the wall thereof, which aperture is adapted to be located proximate to the opening of a second branch of the lung, which opening communicates with said main branch, said venturi having a narrow intermediate portion between said first end and said second end and said aperture being located in the region of said narrow intermediate portion, wherein said venturi tube is mounted on a support structure which is generally tubular in shape and which has a first end which has one opening and a second end comprising two tubular legs, said legs having lumens which communicate with a lumen extending from said first end, said first end being adapted to be coupled to the main branch of a lung, a first one of said legs being adapted to be coupled to a first branch of a lung, and said second one of said legs being adapted to be coupled to a second branch of a lung.