Catheter system

US10716914B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. · US

Inventors

• Kevin Gin Park · Golden Valley, US
• Emily Michelle Gordon · Shorewood, US
• James P. Goodman · Fort Collins, US
• John Francis Arnold · Andover, US
• Bradley Knippel · Lino Lakes, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 7, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 21, 2020
• Expiry date: Apr 8, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2018/00511
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In a catheter system and method for assembly thereof, one end of a catheter shaft is inserted into a connector for a handle, with the connector being generally tubular and having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough. At least a lengthwise segment of the channel is sized in transverse cross-section greater than an outer cross-section of the catheter shaft. The catheter shaft is inserted into the channel of the connector such that the catheter shaft is spaced from the connector within the lengthwise segment of the channel. Adhesive is directed through a port in the sidewall of the connector into the lengthwise segment of the channel to flow circumferentially about the catheter shaft within the channel. The adhesive is allowed to cure and the connector (with the catheter adhered thereto) is retained on the handle.