Rigid clampable cannula
US6186999A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clampable conduit comprising a generally rigid layer having a first end and a generally flexible tube generally coaxial with the rigid layer. The flexible tube extends axially in a first direction beyond the first end. The conduit also has a generally rigid sleeve moveable between a cover position, wherein the sleeve covers a first part of the flexible tube, and an uncovered position, wherein the sleeve does not cover the first part of a flexible tube to enable clamping of the conduit.
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