Patent · US Expired

Catheter for neural blockades

US7027873B2 · kind B2 · utility

21Cited by

9References

8Claims

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Inventors

Heinrich Pajunk · Geisingen, DE
Horst Pajunk · Geisingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 5, 2002
Grant date	Apr 11, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 2, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M19/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a catheter (10) for neural blockades in anaesthesia. Said catheter consists of a flexible plastic tube in which a wire (16) is arranged for electrostimulation. The distal end of said wire (16) is conductively applied to a contact tip protruding out of the catheter (10). Said contact tip consists of a stopper (12) and a cap (14) which are positioned in the catheter (10), the cap being arranged in front of the distal end of said catheter (10) and covering the edge of the front surface thereof.

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