Patent ID: 6584970
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A respiratory suction catheter and retaining plug assembly comprising:a respiratory suction catheter assembly having an internal passageway extending through said respiratory suction catheter assembly and having a flap for opening and closing said internal passageway; a retaining plug configured to be inserted into said internal passageway and retained therein through frictional contact, said retaining plug configured to engage said flap and maintain said flap in a position to effect closure of said internal passageway; wherein said retaining plug having an interior plug element and said interior plug element comprises two opposing arms between which is defined a cavity; wherein at least one arm comprises a spring that expands against said internal passageway of said assembly when said retaining plug is inserted; and wherein said respiratory suction catheter assembly having at least one port, and wherein at least one arm having at least one knob capable of expanding into said at least one port when said retaining plug is inserted.