Apparatus and methods for purging catheter systems
US9889289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for providing controlled pressure-flow pulses which purge a catheter system with turbulent flow flushing. Accomplishment of such controlled pressure-flow pulses is provided by a variety of inventive devices including a special plunger rod for a conventional syringe, other interactive parts for conventional syringes, an in-line catheter attachable device which automatically generates the controlled pressure-flow pulses and also single pulse, digitally operated devices.
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