Catheter having a multiple locking mechanism
US6152914A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter having a multiple locking mechanism for connecting a proximal portion of the catheter shaft to a distal portion of the catheter shaft is provided. Also provided is a method for connecting a catheter shaft employing the multiple locking mechanism of the invention. The multiple locking mechanism permits a proximal shaft to be joined with a distal end portions, while simultaneously ensuring integrity of the connection between the proximal shaft and the distal end portion.
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