Sealing apparatus for intrauterine pressure catheter and the like
US4325387A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1979 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus used for measuring the pressure within a body cavity and methods of manufacturing and using same. An elongated catheter has its perforated body end disposed in a guide tube used for introducing the catheter. Both the catheter and guide tube are prefilled with sterile liquid and sealed against loss thereof and disposition of the guide tube and catheter. The gauge end of the guide tube is releasably sealed and secured by a tubular member fitted frictionally over the gauge end of the guide tube and catheter.
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