Implantable vascular access device
US7101356B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0211
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable dual chambered catheter device includes a first chamber and a second chamber integrally joined. The first chamber includes a hollow first elastomeric member contained within a first slotted outer housing. A first end of the first elastomeric member is fitted with a first end cap shaped and dimensioned to accept conventional catheter tubes and the second end of the first elastomeric member is closed. The second chamber includes a hollow second elastomeric member contained within a second slotted outer housing. A first end of the second elastomeric member is fitted with a second end cap shaped and dimensioned to accept conventional catheter tubes and the second end of the second elastomeric member is closed. Needle access to the first and second chambers of the implantable catheter device is through respective slots formed within the first and second outer housings.
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