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Insert for coupling sheaths used in medical devices

US7892215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2006
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An insert for joining sheaths for use in a medical device is described. The insert has a first end including a first operative coupling and a second end including a second operative coupling. The first operative coupling is for engaging a first tube at its distal end, and the second operative coupling is for engaging a second tube at its proximal end. The insert also includes a first passageway extending through the insert from the second end to an exit port disposed between the first operative coupling and the second operative coupling. This disclosure also provides a catheter including such an insert, and a method of assembling a catheter.

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