Solid introducer for catheter to a port and method of use
US5135502A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/197
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for accessing the circulatory system of a person or animal includes a port and a device for accessing the port. The access device has a solid introducer with a catheter received thereabout. The introducer and catheter are covered by telescoping containers which expose the insertion ends of the introducer and catheter only at the time of insertion.
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