Low profile infusion catheter
US6027487A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a low profile infusion catheter for medical use. The catheter comprises a proximal infusion lumen, which, in one embodiment, branches into two or more distal infusion lumen. Each of the distal fluid lumen is provided with at least one effluent flow port for infusion into the patient. Construction of the catheter provides a series of discrete flexibility zones.
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