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Hypotube with improved strain relief

US7294124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 2001
Grant dateNov 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0138
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hypotube for an intravenous catheter device is disclosed which includes a tubular shaft having a tubular wall defining a lumen. The shaft includes a main section integrally connected to a distal section. The distal section includes a first section connected to the second section and disposed between the second section and the main section. The second section includes an elongated stinger.

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