Dual lumen catheter
US5364344A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a dual lumen catheter for insertion within a blood vessel of a patient. The dual lumen catheter has an elongated flexible tube with three conduits contained therein. The first and second conduits are connected together by an opening in the common wall therebetween, which opening extends through the wall of the catheter tube. The third passageway forms a second lumen. Each of the lumens has means adapted for placement of the lumen in fluid communication with a source of liquid to be administered to the patient through the catheter, to means for withdrawing a blood sample or to means for monitoring blood pressure.
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