Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Medical Devices
Medical Devices
ORAL BITE BLOCK FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE
WARF: P230240US01

Inventors: Joshua Medow, Matthew Roggensack


The Invention
A UW Madison physician and local dentist have designed a specialized bite block device for use with endotracheal tubes. The device protects the front teeth by using the molars on both sides of the jaw to prevent the jaw from closing and compressing the ET tube. This disposable device will come in various sizes.
For current licensing status, please contact Jeanine Burmania at [javascript protected email address] or 608-960-9846

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