Dialysis catheter
US7566316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dialysis catheter comprising a first portion having a first dianeter, an elongated distal portion having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, and a transition region between the first portion and distal portion. A first longitudinally extending central lumen configured to deliver blood terminates in an opening in the distal portion. At least two independent longitudinally extending lumens are positioned radially of the first lumen, configured to withdraw blood from a patient, and terminate in a longitudinally directed opening in the transition portion.
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