Peelable catheter with securing ring and suture sleeve
US4411654A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1981 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0668
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An introducer catheter (22) through which a primary device (38) may be inserted having a slidable sleeve (16), which prevents premature disruption of the peelable catheter tube (14) and which also remains in position on the primary device (38) after the introducer catheter has been peeled apart. Also provided is an assembly (10) for the implantation of a peelable introducer catheter (22) the assembly comprising a needle (12), with an introducer catheter tube (14) telescopically disposed over the needle (12) which is provided with rupture means (20); a slidable sleeve (16) telescopically disposed over the needle and introducer catheter tube, which prevents premature disruption of the peelable catheter tube; and a securing means (26) which prevents rotation of the introducer catheter tube (14) relative to the needle (12) during implantation of the catheter (22) in the patient (40).
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