Percutaneous urinary catheter
US12226594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A percutaneous urinary catheter is provided, including a proximal portion, a distal portion configured to be deployed in a kidney and/or renal pelvis of the urinary tract, and at least one lumen extending at least partially through the proximal portion of the percutaneous urinary catheter; and a negative pressure source in fluid communication with the at least one lumen, the negative pressure source being configured to draw fluid from the urinary tract into the at least one lumen of the percutaneous urinary catheter for removal of the fluid from the urinary tract.
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