Liquid drainage system
US4659329A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid drainage system comprising, an elongated catheter having a lumen, a distal end for placement in a patient, and a proximal end. The system has a retaining assembly comprising, a base plate for placement adjacent the patient, and an upright wall extending substantially peripherally around the base plate and having an opening, with the base plate having an aperture to receive the catheter and an upright retaining member having a groove extending from the aperture to receive the catheter in the groove. The catheter is wound in at least one coil inside the wall and extends toward the wall opening.
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