Method and apparatus for catheterization
US5120312A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M37/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for catheterization is provided. The method and apparatus are particularly suited for bone catheterization, i.e. access to an internal cavity of an animal, by means of a bone associated therewith. The preferred apparatus includes a tap arrangement and a cannula arrangement, provided in fluid flow communication with one another. The tap arrangement is constructed and arranged for anchoring within a bone, in fluid flow communication with the cavity. The cannula is preferably oriented for fluid flow access therewith, from a remote location. In preferred applications, the cannula arrangement is provided in communication with a medical access port and/or infusion pump arrangement. A preferred tool is described, for implanting the apparatus in a bone of the subject.
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