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Male external catheter and antimicrobial insert therefor

US4932948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 1988
Grant dateJun 12, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/453
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A male external catheter having an insert of flexible plastic secured within the funnel-shaped end portion of the catheter. The insert reinforces the catheter's end portion and carries an antimicrobial agent to reduce risks of urinary tract infection for the wearer.

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