Abstract: An introduction device for the percutaneous introduction of drainage tubes, in particular thoracic drainage tubes, including: a main body, which has a grip portion adapted to be gripped by a hand of an operator, and a proximal portion provided with an internal longitudinal cavity; a terminal tubular element, which is extended longitudinally and distally from the proximal portion of the main body; a longitudinally extended percussion element, which can slide within the terminal tubular element between a retracted position and an extracted position; and a tubular introducer which forms inside it a through duct and can be configured in a coupled cutting configuration, in which the tubular introducer is fitted on the terminal tubular element, and in an uncoupled configuration, in which the tubular introducer and the terminal tubular element are uncoupled.

Abstract: A thoracic drainage system having a drainage catheter that is adapted to be inserted in the pleural space of a patient in order to drain air and/or liquids that are present in the pleural space, and a drain tube, which is connected to the drainage catheter by a connector component. The drainage catheter includes longitudinally extended channels which are open radially toward the outside of the drainage catheter and at least one port for the drainage of the liquids, in which the open channels merge. The drainage catheter includes a port having at the distal end, a drainage catheter and radial holes. The drain tube has a first outflow port which is connected, by the connector component, to the at least one port and a second outflow port which is connected, by the connector component, to the port for the drainage of the air.

Abstract: A coaxial draining tube, particularly for chest draining systems, includes an inner tube, which has a first opening, and an outer tube, which has a second opening. The inner tube is enclosed within the outer tube and has a smaller diameter than the second opening of the outer tube. The first and second tubes are mutually coupled by way of a supporting component and include one or more holes adapted to allow the passage of air from the chest cavity to the first opening of the inner tube and one or more holes adapted to allow the passage of liquids from the chest cavity to the second opening of the outer tube. The one or more holes are provided in the portion of the coaxial draining tube that is intended to be inserted in the chest cavity of a patient.

Abstract: A percutaneous introducer, particularly for flexible drainage tubes and with various profiles, includes a main body, the main body having a longitudinally extended tubular element arranged in the distal portion of the main body. The tubular element has a terminal arranged at the distal end of the tubular element. The percutaneous introducer has a sliding body which includes a longitudinally extended obturator arranged in the distal portion of the sliding body, the obturator being inserted and being movable longitudinally within the tubular element of the main body. The obturator includes a cutting blade arranged and fixed at the distal end of the obturator. The percutaneous introducer includes a return and positioning spring adapted to return the cutting blade to a retracted position within its seat, following the controlled exit of the cutting blade through a passage slot arranged in the terminal of the tubular element.

Abstract: A coaxial draining tube, particularly for chest draining systems, includes an inner tube, which has a first opening, and an outer tube, which has a second opening. The inner tube is enclosed within the outer tube and has a smaller diameter than the second opening of the outer tube. The first and second tubes are mutually coupled by way of a supporting component and include one or more holes adapted to allow the passage of air from the chest cavity to the first opening of the inner tube and one or more holes adapted to allow the passage of liquids from the chest cavity to the second opening of the outer tube. The one or more holes are provided in the portion of the coaxial draining tube that is intended to be inserted in the chest cavity of a patient.

Abstract: A medical device for applying catheters, particularly for thoracentesis procedures, comprising a hollow supporting element which can be gripped ergonomically and accommodates a selector which is adapted to connect at least three openings defined in the supporting element, the first opening being functionally associated with a cannula adapted to be inserted in the body of a patient, the second opening and the third opening being able to be functionally associated respectively with two closure elements or with at least one of a syringe and a collection bag, a sharp-tipped needle being slidingly insertable in the cannula and having such a length as to pass through at least all of the cannula and protrude from it, the device further comprising a fourth opening defined in the supporting element on the side opposite the first opening for extraction or insertion of the sharp-tipped needle respectively from and into the cannula.

Abstract: A disposable active humidifier for the mechanical ventilation of a patient, which has the particularity that it comprises a cartridge which forms a humidification chamber which is delimited by an inlet and by an outlet and can be interposed in the ventilation circuit. The cartridge has an interspace which is externally delimited by a heat exchange surface and is internally delimited by a hydrophobic membrane which surrounds the humidification chamber. A humidification fluid, originating from a bottle or bag, can be introduced in the interspace.

Abstract: A disposable active humidifier for the mechanical ventilation of a patient, which has the particularity that it comprises a cartridge which forms a humidification chamber which is delimited by an inlet and by an outlet and can be interposed in the ventilation circuit. The cartridge has an interspace which is externally delimited by a heat exchange surface and is internally delimited by a hydrophobic membrane which surrounds the humidification chamber. A humidification fluid, originating from a bottle or bag, can be introduced in the interspace.

Abstract: A disposable active humidifier for the mechanical ventilation of a patient, which has the particularity that it comprises a cartridge which forms a humidification chamber which is delimited by an inlet and by an outlet and can be interposed in the ventilation circuit. The cartridge has an interspace which is externally delimited by a heat exchange surface and is internally delimited by a hydrophobic membrane which surrounds the humidification chamber. A humidification fluid, originating from a bottle or bag, can be introduced in the interspace.

Abstract: A disposable active humidifier for the mechanical ventilation of a patient, which has the particularity that it comprises a cartridge which forms a humidification chamber which is delimited by an inlet and by an outlet and can be interposed in the ventilation circuit. The cartridge has an interspace which is externally delimited by a heat exchange surface and is internally delimited by a hydrophobic membrane which surrounds the humidification chamber. A humidification fluid, originating from a bottle or bag, can be introduced in the interspace.

Abstract: A disposable active humidifier for the mechanical ventilation of a patient, which has the particularity that it comprises a cartridge which forms a humidification chamber which is delimited by an inlet and by an outlet and can be interposed in the ventilation circuit. The cartridge has an interspace which is externally delimited by a heat exchange surface and is internally delimited by a hydrophobic membrane which surrounds the humidification chamber. A humidification fluid, originating from a bottle or bag, can be introduced in the interspace.

Abstract: A disposable thoracic drainage device connectable to an aspiration unit, comprising a container body internally forming at least one chamber for collecting the drainage liquid which is connected to an inlet for connection to a patient and to a water-head suction adjustment valve. The water-head suction adjustment valve has a first water head section and a second water head section which are side by side and mutually series-connected by a connecting duct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilation tube particularly for medical devices, which has the particularity that it comprises a tubular body made of flexible plastics which forms raised ridges on its outer surface. An electric wire is embedded in at least part of the ridges and forms an electric resistor for heating the gaseous substance that flows inside the tubular body.

Abstract: A cable particularly for tracheostomy and retrograde-intubation techniques, including in combination an elastic guiding wire (2) constituted by a steel wire (3) arranged inside a flexible spring (4) and a traction-resistant steel cord (10) which is rigidly connected to the steel wire (3).

Abstract: A disposable active humidifier particularly for inspiratory lines of respiratory circuits for intensive care, comprising a body (2,2') provided with an inlet (3,3') and an outlet (4,4') for its connection along the inspiratory line and internally forming a chamber (10) for the flow of the gases of the inspiratory line, the humidifier further comprising a hydrophobic membrane (11) forming at least one portion of the surface of the chamber. The body (2,2') can be introduced by immersion in a water containment chamber (21) at least at the region affected by the membrane (11), the membrane being adapted to allow the passage of water in molecular form in the gas flow chamber (10).

Abstract: Disposable antibacterial filter particularly applicable to lines for connection to spirometric devices, including a filter body which is substantially bag-shaped and is connected, at its open end, to a sleeve that can be coupled to the connecting hose of a spirometric device and acts as mouthpiece for the user.