CANNULA ASSEMBLY

Abstract

[0000] A cannula assembly is provided for insertion into the umbilical cord of a newborn, at the distal end region of which cannula assembly a distally tapering insertion region is disposed, next to which, in the direction toward proximal, a cannula is disposed, at the distal end region of which a crimped, expandable stent is disposed, the outside diameter of which when crimped is preferably smaller than or equal to the outside diameter of the cannula, and the inside diameter of which when expanded is preferably greater than or equal to the inside diameter of the cannula. Also provided is a set comprising such a cannula assembly and at least two inner cannulas having different tip designs.

Inventors 6

1. Jan Heyer Aachen author as filed: Heyer, Jan
2. Franziska Schubert Aachen author as filed: Schubert, Franziska
3. Thorsten W Orlikowsky Aachen author as filed: Orlikowsky, Thorsten
4. Thomas Schmitz‐Rode Aachen author as filed: Schmitz-Rode, Thomas
5. Mark Schoberer Aachen author as filed: Schoberer, Mark
6. Ulrich Steinseifer Aachen author as filed: Steinseifer, Ulrich

Inventors are linked to an Aachen author when surname and first name match exactly one author.

Applicants

• Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, abgekürzt RWTH Aachen, Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts RWTH Aachen University

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