Reinforced multi-lumen catheter
US8430988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reinforced multi-lumen catheter and method of manufacturing the same. An assembly for manufacturing the multi-lumen catheter includes a proximal catheter body substrate including a septum, a first and second distal catheter body substrate, a first and second mandrel, a reinforcing element and a sleeve. The reinforcing element is positioned over the proximal catheter body substrate and at least a proximal region of the first and second distal catheter body substrates.
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