Connectable catheter
US10994109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There are provided a connectable catheter system, device and methods of use thereof. The connectable catheter system, comprising: an intermediary catheter comprising an external section and a tip section, the tip section is configured to be inserted into a body of a subject; and a reconnectable indwelling stent comprising a connecting section and a target section, the target section being configured to be located within a body of the subject, wherein the connecting section of the reconnectable indwelling stent is configured to reversibly connect, within the subject body, to the tip section of the intermediary catheter to form a continuous conduit between the intermediary catheter and the reconnectable indwelling stent.
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