Abstract:
A luer connector assembly (100) including a luer connector body (102), a luer cap (110) and a protective flexible sleeve (120). The protective sleeve is assembled to the distal end (116) of the luer cap (110) to define a cap/sleeve subassembly (130), and the luer cap proximal end (112) is removably affixable to the distal end (106) of the luer connector (102). A prepared end (202) of a proximal catheter lumen (200) of a patient-implanted catheter assembly is inserted through the protective sleeve (120) and through and beyond the luer cap (110) to be affixed to the luer connector distal end (106). The luer cap/sleeve subassembly (130) is then slid proximally to be removably affixed to the luer connector distal end (106), whereafter the clamp (204) on the catheter lumen (200) is positionable onto and around the protective sleeve (120), to protect the catheter lumen (200) during clamping.
Abstract:
A multiple catheter assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first catheter constructed from a first material and having a first proximal end region, a first distal end region terminating in a first distal tip, and an outer surface defining at least a first lumen extending longitudinally therethrough between a first distal and a first proximal opening. The first proximal end region is integrally connected to an extension tube constructed from a second material. A second catheter is constructed from the first material and having a second proximal end region, a second distal end region terminating in a second distal tip, and a second outer surface defining at least a second lumen extending longitudinally therethrough between a second distal and a second proximal opening. The second proximal end region is integrally connected to an extension tube constructed from the second material. The first lumen and the second lumens are independent from each other for facilitating simultaneous flow in opposite directions. The outer surfaces of the first and second catheters are releasably joined for allowing the first and second distal tips to be at least partially longitudinally split from each other.
Abstract:
A co-axial catheter is disclosed. The catheter includes a first lumen having a first distal end, a first proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The catheter further includes a second lumen having a second distal end and a second proximal end. The second lumen extends co-axially with the first lumen, wherein the second lumen is at least partially disposed within the first lumen. The second distal end extends distally of the first distal end. The second distal end includes a distal tip and a bulbous projection disposed between the distal tip and the first distal end. A method of manufacturing and of inserting the catheter is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a clip for retaining a first conduit to a second conduit, the first conduit including a first connector and the second conduit including a second connector. The first connector is releasable connected to the second connector. The clip comprises a base portion and a first clip portion extending away from the base portion. The first clip portion has a first opening that is sized to frictionally retain the first connector. The clip further comprises a second clip portion disposed, on the base portion away from the first clip portion. The second clip portion includes a second opening that is sized to frictionally retain the second connector. The present invention further provides a method for securing a first conduit to a second conduit by attaching a clip to the first conduit and the second conduit.
Abstract:
A venous access port assembly (10) having a housing (12) with a discharge port (16), and a needle-penetrable septum (14). An interior reservoir (22) is defined in the assembly (10), and a passageway (20) extends from the reservoir through the discharge port (16). The needle access area of the septum includes a tactilely identifiable differentiation (40,140,240.. ) along the top surface thereof, such as a ridge, a recess, an X-shaped protrusion, a V-shaped groove or a bipartite dome.
Abstract:
A catheter (106) having a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end and a proximal portion fixedly connected to the proximal end is disclosed. A magnet (120) is disposed around the catheter body distally of the proximal portion.
Abstract:
A catheter (106) having a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end and a proximal portion fixedly connected to the proximal end is disclosed. A magnet (120) is disposed around the catheter body distally of the proximal portion.
Abstract:
A luer cleaner (100) including a generally hollow body (112) having an open first end (104), a closed second end (106), and a longitudinal axis extending therethrough between the first end and the second end. The first end (104) is sized to receive therein a luer connector (190) proximal end and includes a plurality of bristles (134) extending generally toward the longitudinal axis sufficiently to engage the outer surfaces of the luer proximal end disposed therein. The second end comprises a compressible reservoir (166) containing a fluid (168), wherein, when the second end is compressed, the fluid is transmitted from the reservoir toward the first end through passageways to wet the luer proximal end. A method for cleaning luer connectors is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Provided here is a tubing connector having a body that has a first end, having a first opening and a second end having a second opening. A passageway extends through the body between the first opening and the second opening. A side opening including a first side wall, and opposing second side wall and a latch catch disposed between the first and second side wall, and opposing second side wall and a latch catch disposed between the first and second side walls extends from the passageway through the body. The body also has a cannula extending into the passageway from the first end toward the second end. The side opening is disposed between the cannula and the second end. The connector also has a clamping member, having a first clamping end that is hingedly connected to the body and a second clamping end that is adapted to releasably engage the latch catch. A clamp portion is disposed between the first clamping end and the second clamping end.
Abstract:
A luer connector assembly (100) including a luer connector body (102), a luer cap (110) and a protective flexible sleeve (120). The protective sleeve is assembled to the distal end (116) of the luer cap (110) to define a cap/sleeve subassembly (130), and the luer cap proximal end (112) is removably affixable to the distal end (106) of the luer connector (102). A prepared end (202) of a proximal catheter lumen (200) of a patient-implanted catheter assembly is inserted through the protective sleeve (120) and through and beyond the luer cap (110) to be affixed to the luer connector distal end (106). The luer cap/sleeve subassembly (130) is then slid proximally to be removably affixed to the luer connector distal end (106), whereafter the clamp (204) on the catheter lumen (200) is positionable onto and around the protective sleeve (120), to protect the catheter lumen (200) during clamping.