Abstract: A medical device clamping assembly includes proximal and distal axially aligned members. The proximal and distal members are movable relative to each other. A channel is defined through the members for receipt of a treatment device, such as a catheter tube, therethrough. A clamping member is configured between the proximal and distal members and defines a portion of the channel. The clamping member is actuated between an unclamped configuration and a clamped configuration by a clinician moving one of the distal or proximal members relative to the other. In its clamped position, the clamping member clamps upon and prevents axial movement of the medical treatment device through the clamping assembly.

Abstract: An access port closure valve for use with a respiratory support system is provided. The access port closure valve has a sealing member that has a first and second sealing lip. The sealing lips are elongated and are parallel to one another. The sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another to form a seal that has a taper. An elongated cylindrical frame substantially surrounds the sealing member. The sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the frame. The frame is configured to engage the respiratory support system. The sealing member seals the frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the valve.

Abstract: A flexible multiple port adaptor has an adaptor body which includes a distal portion defining a distal channel and a proximal portion defining a first proximal channel and a second proximal channel. As least one of the first and second proximal channels is normally disposed out of alignment with the distal channel. However, because the adaptor body is flexible, the adaptor body may be manipulated so that channel(s) which are out of alignment with the distal channel may be placed into alignment with the distal channel so that a medical instrument can be advanced through the channels without bending the medical instrument.

Abstract: An assembly provides multiple access ports to an intubated patient's respiratory system through a closed ventilating system. A manifold is configured for attachment to the patient's artificial airway and a conventional ventilating system. A movable adapter is provided at the proximal port of the manifold and includes at least two access ports defined in a movable member. The movable member can be moved into various positions to align any of the access ports with the proximal port of the manifold. Any manner of devices may be mated to the access ports, including devices to ventilate the lungs of the patient with gas or gasses, aspirate secretions from the lungs, oxygenate the lungs, visually inspect selected parts of the respiratory system, sample sputum and gasses, sense parameters such as flow rates, pressure, and temperature, flush the respiratory tract with washing solution, or administer medication, gasses, and/or lavage.

Abstract: A connection assembly for use with a respiratory circuit assembly is provided. The connection assembly includes a first connection member that has an opening therethrough to allow for the transport of fluids and objects through the first connection member. The first connection member has a recess on an end thereof. A second connection member is present that is releaseably engageable with the first connection member. The second connection member has an opening therethrough to allow for the transport of fluids and objects through the second connection member. The second connection member has al disconnect member that is engageable within the recess. A snap fit member may be present on at least one of the first and second connection members. The snap fit member hinders unintentional disengagement of the first and second connection members. Relative movement between the first connection member and the disconnect member causes a separation of the first and second connection members.

Abstract: An access port closure valve for use with a respiratory support system is provided. The access port closure valve has a sealing member that has a first and second sealing lip. The sealing lips are elongated and are parallel to one another. The sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another to form a seal that has a taper. An elongated cylindrical frame substantially surrounds the sealing member. The sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the frame. The frame is configured to engage the respiratory support system. The sealing member seals the frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the valve.