Moveable cuff
US9364639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosed positioning systems can include a catheter assembly having a catheter with an external surface and an outer diameter, and a movable cuff assembly engaged around the circumference of the catheter. An exemplary movable cuff assembly includes a sleeve, a tissue ingrowth cuff affixed to the sleeve, and a clamp affixed to the sleeve, where when the first clamp is engaged, the movable cuff assembly is substantially fixed in position on the external surface of the catheter and wherein when the first clamp is disengaged, the movable cuff assembly is slidably movable over the external surface of the catheter.
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