Catheter with integrated insertion aid
US10099032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter is disclosed that includes an elongated shaft, an insertable end formed in or connected to one end of the elongated shaft, and a discharge end formed in or connected to the opposite end of the elongated shaft. Further, the catheter includes an insertion aid that at least partly encircles the discharge end, and is integrally and releasably connected to the discharge end. The catheter can be easily produced, and at the same time, the insertion aid may easily be removed for use as an insertion aid when using the catheter.
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