Applicators for gripping urinary catheters and catheter assemblies including the same
US10639451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An applicator for gripping a urinary catheter. The applicator includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough for receiving a catheter. The body includes at least one projection disposed within the lumen which contacts the catheter shaft to resist movement of the body along the catheter shaft.
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