Patent · US Active

Fluid management catheter and methods of using same

US9848764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SWITZERLAND SÀRL · CH

Inventors

Alan J. Dextradeur · Franklin, US
Daniel McCusker · Bridgewater, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 14, 2014
Grant date	Dec 26, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 14, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2005/0612
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter and method for managing fluid in a patient, the catheter having an elongated shaft with a distal end and a proximal end. The shaft defines at least one lumen extending substantially therethrough, the shaft further defining a plurality of drainage holes along a distal portion of the shaft, with the drainage holes in fluid communication with the lumen. The catheter further has a substantially transparent tip portion attached to the distal end of the shaft with an outer distal leading surface that is substantially rounded to assist insertion through tissue.

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