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Tools and methods related to catheter delivery

US8348927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJul 30, 2010
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0675
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A syringe adapter tool facilitates inline connection of a syringe with a catheter lumen, as well as torque transfer between the syringe and catheter. The adapter tool may further facilitate passage of an instrument through a seal zone portion of the catheter lumen, which seal zone portion is located in a proximal section of the catheter.

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