Foldable urinary catheter
US10086180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0074
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A foldable urinary catheter is provided for draining the human bladder defining an internal flow path for urine, with a catheter tube for insertion into the urethra, the catheter tube having at least one hinge which can enable the catheter into a folded, compact storage condition and an unfolded, straight ready-for-use condition as well as to a foldable urinary catheter kit. A foldable urinary catheter and a foldable urinary catheter kit are provided which are very small and compact in a transport or storage condition and which provide a long insertable length of the catheter tube. The hinge in the catheter tube is provided in the insertable length of the catheter tube and is configured for stabilizing the ready-for-use condition. The kit includes the foldable urinary catheter and a catheter package which tightly surrounds the folded catheter.
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