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Cath-a-jet

US4296747A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 1980
Grant dateOct 27, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/2429
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for introducing fluid into urethral catheters having a free end fitment and/or a pierceable injection site comprising a syringe structure actuable to expel fluid from an outlet at one end thereof, and a connector structure extending from the one end of the syringe structure and defining an axial fluid passage communicating with the outlet. The connector structure is provided with a first axially tapered surface portion receivable in sealing relationship within the free end fitments of urethral catheters, and a second axially tapered surface portion engageable in sealing relationship with a luer needle fitment. Fluid from the syringe structure is introduced into the catheters either through a free end fitment or an injection site for passage toward the urethra.

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