Wetting mechanism for a catheter
US12171956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a wetting mechanism 20 for wetting a tube 12 of a catheter 10. The wetting mechanism 20 includes a housing 16 to be positioned at or proximal to the tip end 13 of the catheter tube 12, where the housing 16 comprises a holding chamber 22 and a wetting chamber 23. The wetting mechanism 20 comprises a fluid release control component 26 for controlling release of fluid within the holding chamber 22 into the wetting chamber 23. At least a portion of the catheter tube 12 is then able to be introduced and be moved through the wetting chamber 23 to wet the catheter tube 12, in use.
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