Abstract: A component (10) of a respiratory apparatus is disclosed, which comprises a gas passageway defined by an enclosing wall (20,30), and a port (40) in the enclosing wall (20,30) adapted to receive an ancillary device (60). The component (10) also includes a retaining arm (50) that is movable between an open configuration in which an ancillary device (60) may be engaged with the port (40), and a retention configuration in which the retaining arm (50) acts, in use, to resist removal of the ancillary device (60) from the port (40).

Abstract: An intubation aid (10) for insertion into an endotracheal tube (30) has a cross-sectional shape having at least one vertex defining a longitudinally extending edge. The intubation aid (10) is supported within the endotracheal tube (30), in use, by the longitudinally extending edge.

Abstract: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Medical Devices The present invention relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. The application describes method of manufacturing a medical device where at least one insert (20,22) is provided with a first sheath including an inner sheath body (24) and one or more sheath projections (26), such that the insert (20,22) and the first sheath can be supported by the one or more sheath projections (24) within a mould chamber, and a second sheath (28) is injection moulded about the inner sheath body (24) and the at least one insert (20,22), between the one or more sheath projections (26).

Abstract: A laryngoscope (10) having a body (20, 42) including a handle, a laryngoscope blade (22) extending from a distal end of the body (20, 42), and a display screen housing (18) extending from a proximal end of the body (20, 42). The laryngoscope (10) has at least one unitary housing component (12) that defines at least a portion of each of the body (20, 42), the laryngoscope blade (22) and the display screen housing (18).

Abstract: A laryngoscope (10) is disclosed, the laryngoscope (10) comprising a unitary body (11) formed of a first material and having portions shaped to define a handle (18) and a blade (28) of the laryngoscope (10), the body (11) having a recess (44) therein shaped to receive one or more electrical components (12,13,14,15) for operation of a light mounted in the blade portion (28), wherein blade (28) comprises a first surface (32) which faces away from the handle portion (18); and a cover material (17) molded over a portion of the first surface (32), said cover material (17) being softer than the first material so as to provide a resilient portion (17) which can be pressed against a patient's teeth during use of the laryngoscope (10).

Abstract: A heat exchange apparatus (26) for condensing water from a flow of respiratory gas is disclosed. The apparatus (26) comprises a first portion having an inlet (28) and a second portion having an outlet (30), the inlet (28) and outlet (30) being connectable to a breathing system (10) and the first and second portions being arranged in flow series, wherein the first portion comprises a condenser (64) and the second portion comprises a heater (64) downstream of the condenser for increasing the temperature of the respiratory gas flow prior to the outlet (30).

Abstract: An airway device for human or animal use includes an airway tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff configured to fit over the laryngeal inlet of a patient when in situ. The first end of the airway tube is provided with an intubating ramp configured to direct a tube inserted through the airway tube into the laryngeal inlet of the patient when in situ.

Abstract: An airway tube for an airway device for human or animal use said airway tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the airway tube includes a first lumen and a second lumen, each of said first and second lumens extending from the first end to the second end of the airway tube. A a flexible wall is provided between the first lumen and the second lumen extending from the first end to the second end of the airway tube wherein movement of the flexible wall varies the cross-sectional area of the first lumen and the second lumen.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for controlling fluid flow, comprising a first component for holding or conveying fluid, the first component having a port for the passage of fluid, a fluid passageway (18) from the interior of the first component to the exterior of the first component through the port, a contact valve (1) located in the fluid passageway (18), a second component having an abutment means, and connecting means for connecting the second component to the first component, the contact valve (1) comprising a first valve arm (8) extending into the fluid passageway (18), the first valve arm (8) being movable between an open position in which fluid flow through the fluid passageway (18) is substantially 17 permitted, and a closed position in which fluid flow through the fluid passageway (18) is substantially prevented, wherein, when the second component is connected to the first component, the abutment means moves the first valve arm (8) into the open position.

Abstract: A valve assembly comprising a fluid conduit (11,18) having an inlet and an outlet, and a valve seat (24) adapted to be engaged by a valve member (40) for controlling the flow of fluid through the outlet of the fluid conduit (11,18), wherein the valve assembly is defined by at least a valve body component (10) and a valve seat component (20) engaged therewith, the valve body component (10) defining at least part of the fluid conduit (11,18), and the valve seat component (10) defining at least the valve seat (24).

Abstract: A laryngoscope (10) is disclosed, the laryngoscope (10) comprising a unitary body (11) formed of a first material and having portions shaped to define a handle (18) and a blade (28) of the laryngoscope (10), the body (11) having a recess (44) therein shaped to receive one or more electrical components (12,13,14,15) for operation of a light mounted in the blade portion (28), wherein blade (28) comprises a first surface (32) which faces away from the handle portion (18); and a cover material (17) moulded over a portion of the first surface (32), said cover material (17) being softer than the first material so as to provide a resilient portion (17) which can be pressed against a patient's teeth during use of the laryngoscope (10).

Abstract: A respiratory gas delivery system (10) is disclosed. The respiratory gas delivery system (10) comprises a wearer interface (16) through which respiratory gas is supplied to a wearer's airway and a gas conditioning device (24) for conditioning the respiratory gas upstream of the interface (16) in a direction of gas flow to the wearer, the gas conditioning device (24) comprising a controller (78), wherein the interface (16) comprises a sensor for measuring an operating variable in use such that the controller (78) controls the operation of the conditioning device (24) based on said sensor measurement.

Abstract: A heat exchange apparatus (26) for condensing water from a flow of respiratory gas is disclosed. The apparatus (26) comprises a first portion having an inlet (28) and a second portion having an outlet (30), the inlet (28) and outlet (30) being connectable to a breathing system (10) and the first and second portions being arranged in flow series, wherein the first portion comprises a condenser (64) and the second portion comprises a heater (64) downstream of the condenser for increasing the temperature of the respiratory gas flow prior to the outlet (30).

Abstract: This invention concerns a respiratory mask for delivering inspiratory gas to a wearer. The respiratory mask has a mask body of generally concave shape and having a peripheral edge. The mask body being is formed of a first material and adapted to provide a cavity in use about the mouth and nose of a wearer such that the inhalation gas can be inhaled by the patient from the cavity. The mask body has an inlet port that is engageable with a supply of inhalation gas and in communication with the cavity. The mask body has a resilient seal formation depending from at least a portion of the peripheral edge. The mask body has at least one panel formed of a second material that is softer than the first material of the mask body so as to allow lateral deflection of the mask body to accommodate different facial widths.