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Multi-lumen catheter with separate distal tips

US8808227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

John A. Zawacki · Salt Lake City, US
Kelly B. Powers · North Salt Lake, US
John G. Evans · Diemelstraße, US
Guy Rome · Herriman, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 18, 2007
Grant date	Aug 19, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-lumen catheter including a generally cylindrical body enclosing a first and second lumen separated by a generally planar septum. A first and second tip section extend from a distal end of the body. The first and second tip section may each include a generally planar surface. The second tip section may include a first segment extending from the distal end of the body to a transition segment and a second segment extending from the transition segment to a distal end of the second tip section.

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