Syringe tip providing nonlaminar spiral flow and method of use for flushing catheters
US6830563B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A syringe tip for generating nonlaminar spiral flow to flush indwelling vascular access devices, eliminating the need for start-stop flushing. The nonlaminar spiral flow is generated by spiral elements on the inner surface of the syringe tip.
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