Introducer needle and catheter assembly
US5342325A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0102
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter assembly for the sterile introduction of a catheter into a body cavity is disclosed. The catheter assembly comprises a catheter, a stylet received within the catheter and a needle selectively mounted on one end of the catheter. Gripping means are incorporated on one or more of the stylet, needle or catheter to selectively mount the needle to the catheter.
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