Methods and apparatus for inserting multi-lumen split-tip catheters into a blood vessel

US10806895B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Bard Access Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Shekhar D. Nimkar · Swampscott, US
• Stephen E. Albrecht · South Walpole, US
• Paramjith Anand · Lowell, US
• Eric Tobin · North Andover, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 17, 2018
• Grant date: Oct 20, 2020
• Expiry date: Mar 1, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/3415
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A medical kit, including a split-tip catheter, a first intra-catheter stiffener element, a second intra-catheter stiffener element, a first guidewire, and a second guidewire. The split-tip catheter includes a first lumen in fluid communication with a first distal opening and a second lumen in fluid communication with a second distal opening with the first distal opening proximal to the second distal opening. The first intra-catheter stiffener element is designed for disposition in the first lumen, and the second intra-catheter stiffener element is designed for disposition in the second lumen. The first intra-catheter stiffener element includes a first guidewire lumen, and the second intra-catheter stiffener element includes a second guidewire lumen.