Shunt valve fitting implement for tracheotomy patient has cage on end of implement shell to retain valve holding cage released by sliding on guide point

摘要

The surgical implement for fitting a tracheotomy shunt valve has a guide point (8) with a slidable shell (9) carrying a holding cage (12) for the valve at its distal end. The cage surrounds the valve so that its retaining tongues (5,6) and the flange (20) releasably retain the valve.