Systems and methods for inducing negative pressure in a portion of a urinary tract of a patient
US11612714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ureteral or bladder catheters are provided, including (a) a proximal portion; and (b) a distal portion, the distal portion including a retention portion that includes one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations and is configured to establish an outer periphery or protective surface area that inhibits mucosal tissue from occluding the one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations upon application of negative pressure through the catheter. Systems, kits and methods for inducing negative pressure to increase renal function also are provided.
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