Self-retaining enema nozzle and an enema system comprising said enema nozzle
US11938293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a self-retaining enema nozzle (1,1′,1″,1′″) and an enema system (34) comprising said enema nozzle. The enema nozzle (1,1′,1″,1′″) comprises a catheter (2) provided with a retention member (3) arranged for being placed in a compact form during insertion in a body cavity and for being placed in an expanded form for retaining the enema nozzle in said body cavity, and wherein the enema nozzle (1,1′,1″,1′″) further comprises a restriction unit (4) arranged for placing the retention member (3) in its compact form. Since the restriction unit (4) holds, e.g. keeps, places and/or maintains the retention member (3) in the compact form both before and during insertion, any discomfort and/or harm that may be experienced using the conventional enema nozzles/devices is effectively prevented.
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