Matthew D Calhoun

US Patent:

20150157828, Jun 11, 2015

Filed:

Nov 26, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/554860

Inventors:

- Brecksville OH, US
Derek M. Williams - Cuyahoga Falls OH, US
Matthew Calhoun - Stow OH, US
George J. Picha - Brecksville OH, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/01
A61M 25/00

Abstract:

A bridle catheter for installation into the nasal cavity of a patient comprises a tubular portion, a tape portion having a flattened geometry, and a transition zone located where the tubular portion meets the tape portion. A magnet is operatively attached in an open end of the tubular portion and secured therein so as to inhibit movement. A non-elastic member is integral with at least the tape portion and extends at least partially along a length thereof. In one example, the non-elastic member extends along substantially all of the tubular portion and tape portion. In another example, the non-elastic member comprises at least one of a ribbon or at least one fiber. A bridle catheter system is also provided that further comprises a stylet and a probe with a second magnet. A method of making the bridle catheter is further provided.