Indwelling urinary drainage catheter
US8137309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter is described herein, having a catheter shaft including a proximal end and a distal end, a tip attached to the distal end, including first and second legs spaced apart to form a slot therebetween, the slot in fluid communication with a lumen of the catheter shaft, and a bladder inflatable element positioned over an outer surface of at least one of the first and second legs.
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