Catheter connector including seal ring and method
US6562023B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0211
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter connector includes an outlet tube (34, 36), and a compression seal (140) defining an undulating shape to product ring seals during use. A cam slot formed on a lever arm is useable in locking a locking sleeve (120) of the connector. The lever arm acts as a compensating mechanism for over compression of the seal. The catheter tip (32a) is received in a tip recess (92) of the connector. The connector is useable on an implanted port (20), including a dual port with parallel outlet tubes (34, 36), and a dual lumen catheter (24).
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