Intermittent catheter assembly

US9861781B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hollister Incorporated · US

Inventors

• Michael G. Murray · Ballina, IE
• James McIlvenna · Dublin, IE
• Martin P. Creaven · Ballina, IE
• Adam J. Foley · Swords, IE
• David Hannon · Charleville, IE
• Daniel E. O'Brien · Sunnyvale, US
• Padraig M. O'Flynn · Ballina, IE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2013
• Grant date: Jan 9, 2018
• Expiry date: Aug 13, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2202/0496
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An intermittent catheter assembly is disclosed which comprises an intermittent catheter having a proximal insertion end, a distal end remote from the proximal insertion end, and an insertable portion. The insertable portion of the catheter extends from the proximal insertion end thereof to a point approaching the distal end thereof. The catheter is disposed in a cavity and a drawstring secured to the catheter extends through the cavity and generally along the insertable portion of the catheter. The drawstring has a first end secured to the catheter between the insertable portion and the distal end and a second end outside the cavity for withdrawing the catheter therefrom. The drawstring exits the cavity proximate the proximal insertion end of the catheter to accommodate drawing the proximal insertion end thereof from the cavity into the urethral opening by pulling on the second end of the drawstring.