Catheter having an overmolded hub
US7713260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Catheters having an overmolded hub are disclosed. The overmolded catheter hubs may include one or more access hubs that are overmolded with an overmold material. The catheter hub may also be formed as a single piece from the overmold material. The overmolded construction can result in a stronger bond between the catheter body and the hub and can provide for access hubs having sufficient clarity for the observation of air bubbles in a contained fluid. The disclosed catheter hubs may also demonstrate improved balloon deflation rates when utilized with a catheter body having a distal balloon.
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