Epidural catheter system utilizing splittable needle
US5425717A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for administering epidural anesthesia utilizing an epidural catheter permanently secured at its proximal end to an adapter for putting the catheter in fluid communication with a source of liquid anesthesia. The system employs a splittable needle for inserting the catheter into the peridural space.
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