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Central venous catheter system

US3934576A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1973
Grant dateJan 27, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 14, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M39/223
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for safe puncturing of a central vein having a flexible catheter and a one-way valve connected thereto. A flexible extension tube connects the catheter with a multiway valve for connecting venous pressure means and supply means to the patient.

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