Urinary catheter assembly
US7789873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urinary catheter assembly that can reduce the need for a user to handle the urinary catheter directly, thereby reducing the likelihood of a urinary tract infection and making the catching process less messy. In one aspect, a urinary catheter apparatus and methods for voiding a human's bladder and enabling a human patient to void his or her bladder are provided.
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