Pacifier

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The invention relates to a pacifier (Beruhigungssauger) designed for the introduction of instruments or fluids through the mouth. It features a structure divided into a mouthpiece and a core. These sections are penetrated by at least one curved channel that allows entry and exit. The core is at least partially made from a rigid material, while the mouthpiece is made of a flexible material.

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• Delivering medication to infants or patients via a familiar pacifier-shaped device
• Introducing medical instruments transorally in a controlled manner
• Feeding infants or patients with special dietary requirements
• Providing a soothing device for infants during medical procedures involving oral access
• Administering fluids during oral examinations or surgeries

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• Reduces distress for infants or patients by using a pacifier-like device
• Allows precise, safe, and comfortable transoral administration of fluids or instruments
• Flexible mouthpiece increases comfort, while rigid core provides stability for the channel
• Curved channel design can facilitate better navigation and placement in the oral cavity
• Potential to improve compliance and minimize risk of injury compared to rigid, unfamiliar devices

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Patent Abstract

Retraction suction device (1) for transoral introduction of instruments or fluids, which comprises a composite that is divided into a mouthpiece region (3) and a core region (2), wherein the mouthpiece region (3) and the core region (2) are traversed by at least one channel (4) which has at least one inlet and at least one outlet, characterized in that the channel (4) has a curved shape and the core region (2) consists at least partially of a solid material and the mouthpiece region consists of compliant material.