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Catheter fixation assembly

US5833666A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1995
Grant dateNov 10, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly for externally securing a catheter at or adjacent to an exit site on a body tissue which includes a resilient member and a detachably removable and adjustable clamp which allow for a gentle bend in the catheter so that kinking is prevented.

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