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20080200907 | Folded Catheter Assembly With Adhesive Grip - A catheter assembly is disclosed comprising a catheter and a receptacle enclosing said catheter. The receptacle has a first part and a second part, which parts are foldable over each other. Further, at least one sticky adhesive area is arranged on the surface of one of the parts of the receptacle in such a way that the sticky adhesive area is covered by the other part when the receptacle is in a folded disposition, and exposed to the environment when the receptacle is in an unfolded disposition. | 08-21-2008 |
20080228175 | Medical device - The invention provides a medical device with a retention section for anchoring the medical device in the body of a living being, a drainage section for draining fluids from the body, e.g. urine, and a tip which facilitates insertion into the body. During the anchoring of the medical device, the tip is retracted toward a proximal end of the device, improving the users control over the position of the tip relative to other parts of the device and achieving the free flow of fluids through the device. An indicator may be provided to give a visual, audible, or tactile indication of at least a first position of the tip relative to the remaining part of the medical device. | 09-18-2008 |
20080262477 | Hand made catheter to be used in suprapubic prostatectomy - A catheter system suitable for use in suprapubic prostatectomy is provided. The catheter system includes a multi-lumen tube having a plurality of lumens, the multi-lumen tube further comprising a plurality of outlet openings positioned on a first lumen, which are used to facilitate passage of fluid out of the urinary bladder, at least an inlet opening positioned on a second lumen, which is used to facilitate passage of fluid in to the urinary bladder, and an expandable balloon connected to the distal end of the multilumen tube. The catheter system is fixed inside the prostatic lodge, wherein the distal end of the catheter system is positioned in the urethra and is blocked to prevent leakage of fluid through the urethra. The expandable balloon, positioned inside the prostatic lodge, applies pressure on the walls of the prostatic capsule and thus helps in controlling bleeding. | 10-23-2008 |
20090018530 | URISHEATH WITH MOULDED UNROLLLING STRIP - The urisheath provided here includes an element of thin material (a strip) that allows at least two lengths of it to run in a parallel fashion down either side of the sheath. The is obtained by injection moulding the strip in liquid silicone in the silicone injection moulding process for the urisheath, either by one, two or more component injection moulding. The injection moulding takes place in an injection moulding form for a urisheath with a cavity for the body portion and a cavity for the strip portion wherein the cavity for the body portion is connected to the cavity for the strip portion creating an attachment zone between the strip and the sheath. | 01-15-2009 |
20090024111 | Urethral catheter assembly for combining catheterization with injection of therapeutic liquid into the urethral channel - A compact ready-to-use urethral catheter assembly suitable for intermittent self-catheterization that comprises a tubular body filled with a therapeutic liquid and having a urinary catheter with a piston portion slidingly installed into the tubular body so that catheterization is accompanied by automatic injection of the therapeutic liquid into the urethra by means of the piston through a gap formed during catheterization between the outer surface of the catheter and the inner walls of the antiseptic cap which is used as a sterile guide for insertion of the catheter without contact with the initial part of the urethra which may be a harbor of infection. The assembly is provided with built-in means for cleaning the urethral meatus before catheterization. | 01-22-2009 |
20090036874 | DISPOSABLE COVERING DEVICE AND METHOD - A covering device is disclosed for protecting components of an indwelling catheter assembly from contamination during surgery and other medical procedures so that the assembly can be left in place during recovery. The device includes one or more covering portions that extend around the collection bag and other components of the indwelling catheter assembly to form a barrier that protects the components from contamination during the procedure. The device further includes a removal mechanism that allows the covering portions to be separated from the catheter assembly following the procedure so that the catheter assembly can be left in place during recovery, as opposed to being replaced or cleaned. In one embodiment, the covering device is provided as an integral unit with an indwelling catheter assembly. In another embodiment, the connecting device is provided separately from the indwelling catheter assembly and installed around one or more portions of the assembly prior to the procedure. | 02-05-2009 |
20090054876 | Compact ready-to-use urethral catheter assembly with means for injecting therapeutic liquid into urethral channel - A catheter assembly suitable for intermittent catheterization comprising a cylindrical casing composed of two telescopically moveable parts one of which is connectable to and moveable with a piston which is rigidly connected to a urinary catheter. The interior of the cylindrical casing is filled with a lubricating, anesthetic, antiseptic liquid, or the like, which during catheterization is injected into the urethra and urinary bladder through the catheter under the effect of movement of the piston simultaneously with the insertion of the catheter into the urethra. The device is provided with an anti-infective cap which is inserted into the first third of the urethra and is used as a guide for inserting the catheter into the urethra without physical contact with the part if the urethra which is a harbor of infections. | 02-26-2009 |
20090131917 | Vapor Hydrated Catheter Assembly and Method of Making Same - A catheter assembly and method is disclosed which comprises a catheter having a coating on at least a part of its length intended to produce a low-friction surface on the catheter when treated with an activating substance in the form of a vapor. The catheter assembly also includes a catheter package forming an interior space divided by a gas permeable, liquid impermeable barrier into a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity of the catheter package accommodates the catheter therein and the second cavity accommodates at least a quantity of liquid in its liquid phase therein. The liquid in the second cavity can change phase into a vapor capable of passing from the second cavity, through the barrier, and into the first cavity where the vapor can activate the coating. As a result, the vapor produced when the liquid changes phase causes the coating on the catheter to be activated to thereby produce the low-friction surface on the catheter so it is ready-to-use when it reaches the end user. | 05-21-2009 |
20090137985 | Male telescope catheter - The present invention relates to a catheter, especially an expandable catheter with a transition between the individual sections allowing insertion of the transition into urethra. In particular the present invention relates to a catheter which is operable between a collapsed configuration for storage and transportation and an expanded configuration for draining fluid from a body via a conduit which extends axially in a longitudinal direction from a proximal end to an opposite distal end, the catheter comprising: a proximal section, adapted to be fully inserted into a urinary channel of the body and forming a proximal part of the conduit which part extends axially between the proximal end and a first transition end of the proximal section, and a distal section, adapted to be at least partially inserted into the urinary channel and forming a distal part of the conduit which part extends axially between a second transition end of the distal section and the distal end, an insertable part of the first transition end being dimensioned to enable its positioning inside a receiving portion of the distal part of the conduit to enable axial movement of the sections relative to each other to operate the catheter between the collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration of the catheter, wherein the sections comprise cooperating coupling structures to support the catheter in the expanded configuration. | 05-28-2009 |
20090149837 | Catheter Assembly - The present invention is a catheter assembly with a catheter and a package for a catheter. The package and catheter is provided with a seal restricting passage of fluid between the package and the catheter. The assembly allows the catheter to be used without complete removal from the package. During urination, the assembly prevents urine to flow from the outlet of the catheter and back through the package in a direction towards the user of the catheter. The seal allows the catheter to be dispensed from the package while the sealing is maintained and the assembly thus allows non-contaminated insertion and use of the catheter while the catheter is partly maintained in the package. | 06-11-2009 |
20090157053 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A CATHETER - A system for implanting a catheter in a urethra. The system includes a catheter having a valve disposed at a distal portion of the catheter. The valve may be operable in response to an external magnetic field. The system also includes a tool having a tip member extending into an opening at the distal portion of the catheter to couple the tool to the catheter. the system also includes an element extending from the tool. The catheter has an internal path that provides a conduit for the element to be extended through the valve to engage a proximal portion of the catheter. The tool is adapted use the element to stress the catheter and stiffen the catheter along the length of the catheter. Stiffening the catheter facilitates implantation of the catheter in the urethra by enabling pull forces, push forces, and torque forces to be transmitted from the tool through the catheter to the proximal portion of the catheter without undue stress on the urethra. The element is extendible and retractable to position the catheter between stressed and relaxed states while maintaining engagement to the catheter proximal portion. The tool, element and tip member are removable from the catheter after implantation of the catheter in the urethra. | 06-18-2009 |
20090221992 | Fluid Drainage Catheter Having an External Flow Path - A fluid drainage catheter comprises a catheter tube having a proximal and a distal end and a cylindrical wall with a lumen extending generally from the proximal to the distal end to permit the passage of fluid therethrough. The catheter tube is formed such that the proximal end has a closed tip for insertion of the catheter tube into a body cavity and the distal end has an opening for the drainage of from the body cavity through the lumen of the catheter tube. The cylindrical wall has an outer surface with at least one defined external flow path extending generally in a longitudinal direction from a point in proximity to the closed tip to a point distally thereof. With this arrangement, at least one drainage eye is associated with the defined external flow path and extends completely through the catheter tube from the outer surface to the lumen to permit fluid in the flow path to pass through the drainage eye into the lumen. | 09-03-2009 |
20090264869 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH HYDROPHILIC COATING - A medical device is disclosed, comprising a substrate and a hydrophilic surface coating arranged on said substrate. The substrate has, on its surface coated with said hydrophilic surface coating, a surface texture with an arithmetical mean deviation of the surface profile (Ra) of at least 3 μm and/or a profile section height difference (Rdc (1-99%)) of at least 18 μm. It has surprisingly been found that the increased surface roughness of the substrate provides significant improvements in e.g. water retention for the hydrophilic coating. | 10-22-2009 |
20090281527 | DRAINAGE DEVICE - A urine collection system includes a collection element configured for operable connection to a catheter for accumulating urine expelled from a subject and defining an opening for passage of the urine from the collection element and a drainage device extending from the collection element and positioned about the opening in the collection element. The drainage device includes a drain spout defining an outlet port disposed above the opening in the collection element. Urine collected in the collection element exits the opening within the collection element to be drained through the outlet port of the drain spout until the volume of urine reaches a predetermined level below the outlet port. Upon reaching the predetermined level, the urine remaining within the drainage device establishes a fluid trap substantially preventing contaminants from entering the collection element through the opening. | 11-12-2009 |
20090318900 | RETENTION ELEMENT FOR TELESCOPIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a telescopic device comprising at least two sections, wherein an extraction force is needed to extend the device from a short telescope configuration to an extended configuration and securing the sections in extended configuration; a separation force is needed to pull the at least two sections apart; retention means coupling at least one of the two sections to at least one attachment point; and the uncoupling strength of the retention means is larger than the extraction force but smaller than the separation force. This allows the telescopic device to be properly extended into its extended configuration before the retention means uncouples the telescopic device from the at least one attachment point. | 12-24-2009 |
20100010478 | INTRAURETHRAL CATHETER - A self-retaining intraurethral catheter (IUC) made of a hollow tube and comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, a central tubular hollow portion therebetween, a proximal crown formed at said proximal portion, a first and a second distal crowns formed at said distal portion, said first crown being disposed closer to the central portion than said second crown and being spaced from said second crown by an inter-crown portion, at least said inter-crown portion being formed so as to allow shortening the device by the detachment of the second crown therefrom. | 01-14-2010 |
20100030197 | Devices for Handling Catheter Assembly - A gripping device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing enhanced gripping power for the operator of the catheter assembly. The gripping device is situated at the proximal portion of the catheter assembly and the proximal terminus of an external catheter sheath is attached near or to the body of the gripping device. | 02-04-2010 |
20100087801 | Packaging for a medical article and a catheter in such a packaging - The invention provides a packaging for a medical article e.g. for a urinary catheter. The medical article is stored in a compartment and can be accessed by detaching a first element from a second element thereby forming an opening into the compartment. The first element comprises a suction cup or another fastening element by which the packaging is attachable to a surface. Due to the structure of the packaging, it can be supported in an orientation in which the opening is remote from the surface, and risk of contamination of the medical article can therefore be reduced during removal of the article from the packaging. | 04-08-2010 |
20100145314 | Catheter Cap Guard: A Catheter Accessory - A cap guard for a urinary catheter is presented which extends the catheter away from the urinary meatus, in-line with the urethra, for a given distance thereby preventing/mitigating irritation to the penile head and urinary meatus during catheterization. Thus, the cap guard generally includes/defines a conduit extending away from the urinary meatus, in-line with the urethra. The conduit is typically configured to direct a catheter therethrough away from the head of the penis while the catheter is maintained in-line with the urethra. Thus, the conduit acts as a buffer between the penis and a bend/elbow region of the catheter. Systems and methods utilizing the cap guard architecture are further provided. Systems generally include the cap guard and a catheter. Methods generally involve steps of providing a cap guard and securing the cap guard relative to the penis. Methods are also provided including steps of inserting a catheter into a patient's penis and either creating buffer zone between the penis and a bend in the catheter or maintaining the catheter in-line with the urethra for some distance extending from the penis. | 06-10-2010 |
20100179517 | CATHETER - The catheter of the present invention includes a first end with a rounded top, a second end, and a plurality of segments between the first end and the second end. The catheter may also include a connection to a medical device. Each segment has a first tapered surface with a diameter increasing from a first edge to the tapered surface edge and second tapered surface with a diameter decreasing from the tapered surface edge to a second edge. The taper surface edge has the widest diameter of the segment. The widest section of the segment is approximately between 4 mm and 6 mm inclusive for the urethral catheter. A maximum length of the segment is approximately 1.5 times the length of the diameter of the segment at the tapered surface edge. The length of the second tapered surface is greater than the length of the first tapered surface. | 07-15-2010 |
20100204682 | CATHETER DEVICE - A kit for preparing a medical catheter from catheter sections comprises a tubular protective member surrounding a first, proximal one of the catheter sections. The kit further comprises a joint for interconnecting the catheter sections, the joint defining a substantially liquid tight seal at one end of a substantially annular and longitudinally extending cavity provided between the proximal end portion of the first catheter section and an inner wall of the tubular protective member. Following removal of the tubular protective member, one of the catheter sections is exposed and ready for insertion into the urehtra. | 08-12-2010 |
20100211049 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A TELESCOPIC DEVICE - The invention concerns a telescopic device ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100211050 | Coupling arrangement for a telescopic device - A telescopic device ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100280498 | CATHETER AND A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR MAKING SUCH CATHETER - The present invention concerns a catheter for medical purposes, such as for insertion into a body opening for draining fluids, wherein the catheter comprises a flexible tube having a distal end region wherein the tube is provided with at least one draining opening, characterised in that the peripheral edge on the outside of the tube is provided with a curvature for creating a smooth transition between the exterior surface of the tube and the substantially radially oriented cut constituting the opening side and wherein said curvature is a rounded edge with a curvature radius between 0.2-0.6 mm. The invention further concerns a method of making such catheter and an apparatus for performing this method. | 11-04-2010 |
20100286666 | DRAINAGE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A drainage apparatus for an incapacitated person or ostomy patient having a urine draining device or stoma respectively, the apparatus comprising a conduit ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100286667 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF URINE - The present invention provides an arrangement ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100312227 | Devices and Methods for Catheter Advancement - Catheter advancing devices, systems and methods for advancing a catheter into the urethra of a user are disclosed. The catheter advancement device includes a body portion that couples to a guide portion of the catheter, the guide portion being movably coupled to the proximal end of a catheter. The catheter advancement device further includes a pair of flexible handles extending outwards from the body portion, and a gripping portion extending inwards from each of the flexible handles. A surface of the gripping portion comes in contact with the catheter when the flexible handles are engaged, and the surface of the gripping portion in contact with the catheter applies pressure to the catheter when the handles are engaged to advance the catheter through the guide portion. | 12-09-2010 |
20110034907 | Device for providing anti-reflux in a body fluid collection and/or sampling system, and method of manufacturing such a device - A body fluids drainage system includes a urinary catheter, a drainage collection bag, and a connection member connected between the urinary catheter and the drainage collection bag. The connection member houses a valve element formed from a sheet of material and projecting a coherent plane. The valve element defines a longitudinal direction extending between a connecting portion and a flap portion and a recess formed on a periphery of the valve element between the connecting portion and the flap portion. | 02-10-2011 |
20110071506 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft defining a fluid drainage lumen and a balloon inflation lumen. The balloon catheter includes a fluid drainage port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the fluid drainage lumen, and a balloon inflation port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation lumen. A balloon portion is disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation port. A release device is disposed in fluid communication with the balloon portion and the fluid drainage lumen, and includes an activating member. A tether is attached to the activating member of the release device. Tension applied to the tether activates the release device, enabling fluid flow from the balloon portion into the fluid drainage lumen and out of the body. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071507 | FLUSHABLE CATHETER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A CATHETER - A flushable medical device for short term use, such as a urinary catheter, is disclosed, and also a method for producing such a medical device. The medical device comprises at least an elongate shaft made of a degradable material, the degradability being such that the material becomes essentially totally dissolved if maintained in turbulent water at room temperature for at least 6 hours, but retains its structural integrity in water for at least 5 minutes, and preferably at least 10 minutes. Hereby, the medical device can be used for the intended short term use, and then be flushed in an ordinary toilet after use. | 03-24-2011 |
20110077622 | DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING STENT LOCKING STRUCTURE - A drainage stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medial device, a drainage catheter or stent, and a locking mechanism for selectively coupling the drainage stent to the elongate shaft. The drainage stent is selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft such that the proximal end of the stent is positioned proximal of the distal end of the elongate shaft. The locking mechanism includes an engaging feature of the elongate shaft which engages a portion of the stent such that the stent may be selectively coupled to the elongate shaft through rotational motion of the elongate shaft relative to the stent. In some instances, the engaging feature of the elongate shaft may be a tab which extends into an opening of the stent. | 03-31-2011 |
20110082444 | Zero-Pressure Balloon Catheter and Method for Using the Catheter - A safety catheter includes a multi-lumen shaft. The shaft has a proximal shaft portion with a distal end having a given outer diameter and a distal tip portion having an outer diameter less than the given outer diameter. A hollow balloon is disposed at a junction of the proximal shaft portion and the distal tip portion. The balloon has a distal leg fixedly secured to the distal tip portion and a proximal leg removably secured to the proximal shaft portion. | 04-07-2011 |
20110098682 | Locking Assembly for a Drainage Catheter - A drainage catheter includes an elongated tubular member, a locking assembly engaged with a proximal end of the tubular member, and a tension member for drawing a distal end of the tubular member into a desired configuration. The locking assembly includes a connector, a locking arm, and a locking mechanism. The connector has an exterior surface profile that corresponds with an interior surface profile of the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably attached to the connector to enable pivoting movement of the locking arm between an unlocked position and a locked position whereby the tension member is secured between the locking arm and the connector when the arm is in the locked position. The locking assembly may alternatively comprise a connector and a sliding sleeve or a connector having a clamping element disposed therein. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098683 | Balloon Encapsulated Catheter Tip - This invention is generally related to catheters for insertion into a body cavity, duct or vessel, and more particularly to a tip or plug for a catheter. The catheter tip is constructed and arranged to form a seal on the end portion of the catheter tube, while a sleeve secured or formed integrally to the tip cooperates with the catheter tube to form a first balloon that encapsulates the tip of the catheter and a second balloon that positions the catheter within the body cavity, duct or vessel. | 04-28-2011 |
20110106059 | CATHETER HUB ASSEMBLY - A catheter hub assembly comprising a hub body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a shaft having a first suture hole, a collar and a snap ring; a hub knob having a second suture hole and rotatably coupled to the hub body; and a hub cap having a snap rut wherein the snap ring fits into the snap rut. In one embodiment, the hub body includes a lock element; the hub knob includes a first tab element and a second tab element; and the hub cap includes a groove; wherein the first tab element engages the lock element; and wherein the second tab element engages the groove. In another embodiment, the hub cap includes a lock element comprising a resilient tab and a catch; the hub knob includes a catch tab; wherein the catch tab engages the catch of the lock element. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106061 | BUFFERED SWELLING MEDIA FOR RADIATION STERILIZED HYDROPHILIC COATINGS - To identify an alternative swelling medium with a hydrophilic polymer, we have observed that a swelling medium containing only 6% PEG 2000 and 0.9% NaCl failed to protect a hydrophilic coating during electron beam sterilization and subsequent storage at ambient and higher temperatures in an accelerated storage stability test. An unacceptably low dry-out time, below the specified 5 minutes, was obtained. However, when the biological buffer sodium citrate was added to a swelling medium containing PEG 2000, the performance of the stored catheters was as good as or better than the performance of catheters stored with the conventional swelling medium. | 05-05-2011 |
20110112516 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH ELASTOMERIC BULB - A drainage catheter including a body, a drainage lumen extending between the body proximal end and the body distal end, the drainage lumen including a distal fluid inflow port and a proximal fluid drain coupling, and an inflation lumen extending between the body proximal end and the body distal end, conveying inflating fluid from a proximal fluid supply element to a distal fluid acceptor balloon, the proximal fluid supply element adjacent the proximal fluid drain coupling. A sleeve may be secured about the proximal fluid supply element and the proximal fluid drain coupling to provide a fluid impervious coating. | 05-12-2011 |
20110118704 | CATHETER - The present invention is concerned with a catheter which includes an inflatable balloon operable to retain the catheter in position during use, and which is located and configured to both reduce discomfort during use by preventing contact between the end of the catheter and the urinary tract/bladder wall, and reduce the force required to remove the catheter by reducing cuffing of the collapsed balloon. | 05-19-2011 |
20110125135 | Locking Assembly for a Drainage Catheter - A drainage catheter includes an elongated tubular member and a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a first protruding element and a collar. The first protruding element is disposed proximal to a port in the tubular member through which a proximal portion of a tension member may exit. The collar is coaxially disposed about the tubular member and has a second protruding element projecting from an interior surface of the collar. The collar is configured for longitudinal sliding movement relative to the tubular member such that the collar may be moved along the tubular member toward the proximal end of the tubular member thereby interacting with the first protruding element and securing the proximal portion of the tension member between the first protruding element and the collar. | 05-26-2011 |
20110137296 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH CATHETER HANDLE AND CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a catheter assembly comprising a catheter handle and a catheter assembly comprising a catheter element and a container for accommodation of the catheter element. In a first compact configuration the catheter element and the catheter handle are separated to reduce the length of the catheter assembly. The catheter element is in the container and the catheter handle is attached on the outside of the container assembly. The catheter handle can be detached and interlocked with the catheter element to constitute in a second configuration a catheter device. | 06-09-2011 |
20110152843 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR SHORT TIME USE WITH QUICKLY RELEASABLE ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT - A method is disclosed for providing a medical device with antibacterial activity, comprising the steps of providing a substrate material coated with a hydrophilic polymer, said hydrophilic polymer exhibiting a low friction when wetted; providing a colloidal solution comprising chemically reduced particles of an oligodynamic metal and a hydrophilic polymer, said hydrophilic polymer being the same as in the coating of the substrate material; and dipping said substrate material in the solution. A medical device prepared accordingly is also disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
20110160706 | UROLOGICAL DEVICE - A urological device comprises a urological valve having a plurality of valve leaflets with a region of co-aption between the valve leaflets. The valve has a normally closed configuration in which the valve leaflets are engaged at the region of co-aption and an open configuration in which the leaflets are separated at the co-aption region for fluid flow through the valve. The valve is automatically movable from the closed configuration to the open configuration in response to applied urological pressure. | 06-30-2011 |
20110178507 | POLYURETHANE/POLYISOPRENE BLEND CATHETER - A medical article, such as a catheter, is formed from a blend of polyurethane and synthetic polyisoprene (SPIR). The blended medical article is preferably selected and prepared to be relatively rigid at room temperature and relatively flexible at body temperature. An intermittent catheter made from the blend provides a degree of stiffness for its insertion into the patient at room temperature. The catheter becomes softer, and therefore more comfortable, at warmer temperatures (e.g., body temperature) which reduce discomfort after insertion. Optionally, the catheter or a portion thereof can have a hydrophilic coating as to avoid the need for external lubricants. Advantageously, the blended catheter can meet the stiffness, tensile strength, and coefficient of friction requirements of intermittent catheterization applications while avoiding the risk of toxic or allergic reactions in sensitive users. | 07-21-2011 |
20110184386 | Catheter Assembly Having Protective Sheath - Devices and methods are disclosed for a catheterization process, particularly useful for self-performed catheterizations. A catheter is enclosed in a sheath made from a gas-permeable material. This sheath maximizes gas permeability to prevent air build-up at the distal end of the sheath, resulting in easy self-catheterization for even those with limited manual dexterity. | 07-28-2011 |
20110190736 | DEPLOYING LININGS IN BODY CAVITIES | 08-04-2011 |
20110190737 | CATHETER STRUCTURE - A catheter structure equipped with an adjustable self locating device comprises a flexible tube which has one end intended to be introduced into the cavity to be evacuated and provided with a hole. A duct associated with the flexible tube connects a diametral chamber to means for supplying and controlled discharging of a pressurised fluid. The diametral chamber consists of a circular rim portion concentric with the flexible tube and defined by a membrane which forms a single surface zone of said flexible tube without diametral chamber, in which said hole is formed. | 08-04-2011 |
20110213343 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly is provided. The catheter assembly includes a urinary catheter adapted for insertion into a urethra and a catheter package sized to receive the urinary catheter. The urinary catheter is configured to project from the catheter package to accommodate insertion into the urethra. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213344 | Devices for Handling Catheter Assembly - A gripping device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing enhanced gripping power for the operator of the catheter assembly. The gripping device is situated at the proximal portion of the catheter assembly and the proximal terminus of an external catheter sheath is attached near or to the body of the gripping device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213345 | Devices and Methods for Securing Catheter Assemblies - A connecting device for a catheter assembly is disclosed allowing a user to connect a catheter assembly to an adhesive pad which is then capable of anchoring the catheter assembly to a patient's leg. The connecting device may have an introducer body with an extension body and an attachment mechanism. The connecting device can be rotated along with or within a collar in a circular manner in order to facilitate the making of the connection with the adhesive pad. Additionally, the connecting device may contain an enlarged portion to enhance operability. | 09-01-2011 |
20110224653 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A TELESCOPIC DEVICE - A telescopic device comprising a first tubular element and an extension member displaceably arranged in an axial direction within the first tubular element, between at least, a first axial position wherein the extension member is displaceable within the first tubular element, where the first tubular element comprises a first coupling means and the extension member comprises a second coupling means, and in a second axial position where the first and second coupling means cooperate with each other for limiting the displacement of said extension member in at least one longitudinal direction, where the first and/or the second coupling means are provided with at least one protrusion in a radial direction of a longitudinal axis of the first tubular element and/or the extension member. | 09-15-2011 |
20110230864 | Catheter Reservoir Seals - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a catheter cap which seals a reservoir of a catheter introducer. The catheter cap secures over an introducer tip to prevent airflow into the introducer tip. The catheter cap utilizes an elongated stem to block a distal opening of the reservoir to further prevent airflow. A lip of the catheter cap may further engage an insertion stop point of the catheter introducer to secure the catheter cap. The catheter cap ensures proper lubrication of the introducer tip and the catheter during insertion of the catheter into the urethra of a user. | 09-22-2011 |
20110238042 | Drainage Catheter with One-Way Valve - Systems and methods that serve to drain a bodily fluid are provided The medical device includes a lumen connecting between the proximal end and the distal end The lumen is preferably adapted to drain fluid from the distal end to the proximal end The device may also include a pressure sensitive valve adapted for insertion and placement in the lumen The pressure-sensitive valve may be pressure sensitive wherein, when pressure at the inflow port rises to a predetermined threshold, the pressure-sensitive valve opens The lumen may also be configured whereby, when pressure at the inflow port drops to a second predetermined threshold, the pressure-sensitive valve closes In some embodiments, the valve may be unidirectional and not sensitive to any substantial pressure threshold but may open at any substantially non-zero pressure applied in the appropriate direction. | 09-29-2011 |
20110295239 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE ACCOMMODATING A CATHETER AND A WETTING FLUID POUCH - A catheter assembly comprising:
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20110295240 | FOLEY CATHETER WITH PROXMITY SENSOR - An improved catheter design and related methods providing for a sensor disposed within a sensor lumen to provide detection and warning of instruments placed within the proximity of various anatomical structures. The sensor lumen can extend axially the length of a drainage lumen. The sensor or sensors should be able to provide detection warnings for the entire region. The sensor will activate a visual sensor, for example, an LED, an audible sensor, for example, a siren, or similar type alert notification systems. The detecting and indicating means can generate an indicator signal indicative of the presence and/or absence of the instrument in the lumen, and generally provides feedback to the surgeon. | 12-01-2011 |
20110313404 | STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING RETENTION STRUCTURE - A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening. | 12-22-2011 |
20120035595 | URETHRAL CATHETER FOR MEASURING THE PRESSURE INSIDE THE BLADDER OF A LIVING BEING - A urinary catheter for measuring the pressure in the bladder of a living being comprises a gas-filled measurement balloon for sensing bladder pressure which is arranged on the catheter body distally from a blocking balloon. The catheter body is locally reinforced in the region of the measurement balloon by a reinforcement ring in order to avoid effects of a local deformation of the catheter body on the measurement result. Similarly to conventional Foley catheters, the blocking balloon primarily prevents the urinary catheter from being withdrawn too far from the bladder, which is undesirable. Owing to a suitably selected distance d, which is preferably 3 cm or less, between the measurement balloon and the blocking balloon, the latter is protected from becoming trapped between a fold in the bladder. | 02-09-2012 |
20120089129 | MEDICAL TUBING AND CATHETER CONTROL - One embodiment is an improved method for providing a tube for attachment to a medical device such as a catheter that provides for intermittent changes in tube path length as a result of body movement thereby reducing the stress and pain caused by pulling on the device, as well as the optional provision to provide a very low, controlled tension that provides improved stability of the medical device without damage to the surrounding body tissues. This controlled tension can be applied or removed intermittently by a medical practitioner or the patient. The tubal devices shown in Fig and Fig both provide for extension in tubal path length while simultaneously providing for intermittent or continuous low tension pull on the catheter. Provision is also made for a continuous smooth fluid path with no moving internal parts. | 04-12-2012 |
20120157973 | CATHETER DEVICE - A kit for preparing a medical catheter from catheter sections comprises a tubular protective member surrounding a first, proximal one of the catheter sections. The kit further comprises a joint for interconnecting the catheter sections, the joint defining a substantially liquid tight seal at one end of a substantially annular and longitudinally extending cavity provided between the proximal end portion of the first catheter section and an inner wall of the tubular protective member. Following removal of the tubular protective member, one of the catheter sections is exposed and ready for insertion into the urehtra. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157974 | ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - An anastomosis device that includes a catheter body is provided. A distal end portion of the catheter can include a spring device to prevent the formation of blood clots and to improve the flow of urine out of the catheter. The device may be used, for example, in performing procedures such as a vesico-urethral anastomosis in association with a radical prostatectomy, or with an end-to-end urethral anastomosis. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157975 | Catheters - A suprapubic urethral catheter has a hollow tube with a suprapubic section ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120165790 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly is disclosed, comprising a catheter, such as a urinary catheter, which at least a partly is provided with a hydrophilic coating. The catheter assembly further comprises a wetting fluid. The receptacle is in direct contact with the hydrophilic coating of the catheter over essentially the entire length of the part of the catheter being provided with the hydrophilic coating. This may e.g. be achieved by using a shrink wrap material. In order to accomplish adequate wetting, channels or the like may be provided on the inner surface of the receptacle or the outer surface of the catheter. | 06-28-2012 |
20120179144 | Catheter Having Improved Drainage and/or a Retractable Sleeve and Method of Using the Same - A catheter includes an elongate member ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120184944 | Coiled Tubing for Drain Bag Applications - A catheter assembly ( | 07-19-2012 |
20120226264 | Catheterization Assembly - A disposable hydrophilic catheterization device for inserting a hydrophilic catheter into the urethra of an individual for the purpose of evacuating the bladder is disclosed. The catheter device includes a catheter introducer, a flexible hydrophilic catheter and a flexible thin-walled sheath. The sheath surrounds the urethra-insertable portion of the catheter, is adapted for containing a wetting liquid, and prevents pooling of the wetting liquid with collected urine. A leak-resistant diaphragm disposed within the catheter introducer is capable of being pierced by the catheter tip to form a leak-resistant orifice around the wetted hydrophilic catheter as it moves through the orifice. | 09-06-2012 |
20120239005 | CATHETER GRIP AND METHOD - The present invention includes an apparatus for gripping a catheter and methods employing it. The catheter grip can be configured to surround a shaft of a catheter and allow a person to manipulate the catheter without the person touching the insertable length of the catheter. The method includes grasping the gripping apparatus for removing the catheter from its package and for inserting the catheter into an urethra. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239006 | External control valve for indwelling urethral catheters - An external control valve such as for an indwelling urethral catheter allows for selectively controlled urination via manual manipulation. The external valve is actuated by palpation as the patient compresses a proximal portion toward a distal portion of the valve. The valve includes a hollow stem having a bore in the wall thereof that is kept closed through the use of a biasing spring. Once the spring is compressed by the patient, bore is positioned within an opening in the distal portion, allowing urine to flow out of an opening in the proximal end of the valve. | 09-20-2012 |
20120271280 | CATHETER - A catheter comprising an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve, the inner and the outer sleeves being longitudinally displaceable relative to one another to enable the catheter to move from an open state to a closed state, each sleeve having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the catheter further comprising a retainer which is open in the open state, and closed in the closed state, the catheter further comprising a lock mechanism comprising lock formed in a lock portion of the catheter for locking the catheter in the open state, and a releaser for releasing the lock, the releaser being adapted to remove at least a part of the lock portion from the catheter. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271281 | Telescopic Device - A telescopic device comprising a first telescopic member and a second telescopic member, where the second telescopic member is displaceably arranged within the first telescopic member in a first and a second axial direction along the longitudinal axis of the first telescopic member, a coupling arrangement for limiting the displacement of the second telescopic member relative to the first telescopic member where the coupling arrangement has a first and a second coupling configuration. | 10-25-2012 |
20120289942 | AUTOMATIC BARRIER FILM REMOVAL - An assembly ( | 11-15-2012 |
20120310219 | Medical Device with Elastomeric Bulb - A drainage catheter including a body, a drainage lumen extending between the body proximal end and the body distal end, the drainage lumen including a distal fluid inflow port and a proximal fluid drain coupling, and an inflation lumen extending between the body proximal end and the body distal end, conveying inflating fluid from a proximal fluid supply element to a distal fluid acceptor balloon, the proximal fluid supply element adjacent the proximal fluid drain coupling. A sleeve may be secured about the proximal fluid supply element and the proximal fluid drain coupling to provide a fluid impervious coating. | 12-06-2012 |
20120316539 | Catheter Clamp - A catheter clamp having a rounded open proximal side, a mirroring distal end, a planar bottom surface, and a top surface is provided. The top surface extends from the proximal side toward the distal end, the proximal side of the catheter clamp being formed such that the top surface can be moved in a vertically swinging position. The distal end of the clamp includes a locking lip that extends from the upper inside surface of the distal end. The top surface has a clamping surface which extends in a perpendicular direction from the top surface. The top surface is engaged beneath the locking lip such that the clamping surface clamps an inserted catheter tube, thereby stopping the flow of liquids through the catheter clamp. The top surface can be easily disengaged to release liquids through the catheter tube. | 12-13-2012 |
20130006226 | COMPACT CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Packaging including a coiled and optionally prelubricated catheter, its distal end insertable into the urethra, a slidable hygienic sheath, a proximal catheter end for voiding urine from the distal end through the assembly to the proximal end. Mutually rotatable elements providing for withdrawal of the catheter from its coiled state to an extended state, and retraction of the catheter back to its coiled state. Methods of extending the catheter, inserting it into the urethra, and voiding urine through the catheter, without requiring complete removal from the catheter packaging. A kit including automatic extrusion of the catheter's distal end upon package opening, and a water pouch for hydrophilic lubrication, and sanitary wipes for reducing the likelihood of infection. A catheter within a flexible and optionally coiled tube, a slidable hygienic sheath covering a catheter's distal end that can move along the length of the catheter during insertion. A catheter package including an internal spiral wall. | 01-03-2013 |
20130030416 | Rapid Exchange Stent Delivery System - Stent delivery systems, components thereof, and methods for making and using stent delivery systems and components are disclosed. An example combination device may function as both an anchoring mechanism cover and a guidewire lock. The combination device may include a tubular body. The tubular body may define an inner diameter and may have a locking portion. The inner diameter may be sized to fit about an outer diameter of a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism. The locking portion may be configured to secure the position of a guidewire relative to a catheter system. | 01-31-2013 |
20130041352 | Self-Cleansing Bladder Drainage Catheter - An indwelling endourethral drainage catheter includes a tubular distal portion and a spiral first portion. A central lumen extends along substantially the entire length of the catheter. The spiral first portion defines an outer spiral channel in fluid communication with the central lumen. The distal end of the catheter is anchored externally so that the catheter is held against advancement into or out of the urethra. In certain methods, the diameter of the spiral first portion may be changed to address obstructions within the urethra or facilitate navigation of the catheter along the urethra. | 02-14-2013 |
20130053829 | Devices and Methods for Securing Catheter Assemblies - A connecting device for a catheter assembly is disclosed allowing a user to connect a catheter assembly to an adhesive pad which is then capable of anchoring the catheter assembly to a patient's leg. The connecting device may have an introducer body with an extension body and an attachment mechanism. The connecting device can be rotated along with or within a collar in a circular manner in order to facilitate the making of the connection with the adhesive pad. Additionally, the connecting device may contain an enlarged portion to enhance operability. | 02-28-2013 |
20130060238 | ELECTRICALLY CHARGED MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device with an outer surface prepared to reduce crystalline growth or surface fowling thereon is provided. The device includes an elongate member that extends between a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen defined through at least a central portion of the member. The member is defined from a wire that is coiled to define the lumen therethrough, the coils of the wire are configured such that a plurality of the neighboring coils define a small space therebetween. The coiled wire includes a central metallic core that extends along the entire length of the wire defining the member and a polymeric jacket is wrapped around the core, wherein the polymeric jacket is configured to retain an electric charge disposed therethrough. | 03-07-2013 |
20130079755 | Catheter Advancement - The present subject disclosure addresses the problems described herein by incorporating an extension in a catheter assembly for partitioning excess material of a sheath from an opening of a guide adapted to receive the catheter, thereby preventing the sheath from being pulled into the guide. Preventing the excess material from being pulled into the opening as the sheath is bunched up alleviates the difficulties of pushing the catheter through the opening. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079756 | Catheter Reservoir Seal - A reservoir is incorporated in between a guide portion and an introducer tip of the introducer member. A spherical or similarly shaped plug is inserted into the guide portion. The plug is designed such that it forms a seal within the guide portion, preventing any fluid flow between the reservoir and an environment external to a distal end of the guide portion. This prevents a liquid or gel contained inside the reservoir from drying or leaking. The plug may further be held in place against a distal opening of the reservoir by positive pressure within the reservoir. The plug may further be held in place within the guide portion by a plurality of bumps or notches. When the catheter is advanced through the guide portion, the catheter tip pushes the plug into the reservoir, thereby breaking the seal and lubricating the catheter. | 03-28-2013 |
20130103005 | Zero-Pressure Balloon Catheter and Method for Using the Catheter - A safety catheter includes a shaft. The shaft has a proximal shaft portion having a proximal end, a distal tip portion defining a junction with the proximal shaft portion, a fluid drain lumen, and a balloon inflation lumen. The fluid drain lumen defines a distal fluid drain opening at the distal tip portion distal of the junction and a proximal fluid drain opening adjacent the proximal end and fluidically connected to the distal fluid drain opening. A hollow zero-pressure balloon is disposed at the junction and has an interior fluidly connected to the balloon inflation lumen, a distal leg fixedly secured to the distal tip portion, and a proximal leg temporarily secured to the proximal shaft portion. | 04-25-2013 |
20130116662 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF A TUBULAR OBJECT FOR INSERTION INTO A BODY PASSAGEWAY - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a medical tubular object, such as a catheter, for insertion into a body passageway. The method comprises the steps of extruding a tube by pushing tube material though an extrusion nozzle and cutting the extruded tube at a predetermined length. Further, an initial part of the extruded tube is advanced onto a tapered mandrel arranged adjacent the extrusion nozzle such that a flared end is formed, and after a predetermined length of the extruded tube has been advanced onto the tapered mandrel, the tapered mandrel is moved away from the extrusion nozzle to prevent that the rest of the extruded tube is expanded by the tapered mandrel. | 05-09-2013 |
20130123756 | Prevention of Bacterial Adherence and Growth in an Urological Implant - A medical device is disclosed, which comprises a functional unit (C) for permanent or temporary placement in the urogenital tract of a human or animal body. The functional unit has at least one electrically conducting portion. A power source (G) supplies a current to the electrically conducting portion after placement of the functional unit in the urogenital tract. In this manner, the growth of bacteria on the functional unit can be reduced. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131646 | METHODS OF APPLYING A HYDROPHILIC COATING TO A SUBSTRATE, AND SUBSTRATES HAVING A HYDROPHILIC COATING - This invention relates to methods of applying to a substrate a hydrophilic coating that becomes lubricious when activated with water or water vapor, and to substrates having such a hydrophilic coating. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131647 | FLEXIBLE WATER VAPOUR BARRIER MULTILAYER TUBE FOR PACKAGING PURPOSE - The application discloses a flexible multilayer tubular package. The package is for an intermittent catheter. The intermittent catheter is coated with a hydrophilic coating, which becomes slippery when in contact with a swelling medium. Thus, the tubular package of the application can with-hold the swelling medium for a long time and at the same time being flexible and bendable. Furthermore, the application discloses a catheter package set, which comprises a multilayer tubular package, an intermittent catheter and a swelling medium. | 05-23-2013 |
20130138087 | Assembly For Inserting Foley Catheter - A Foley catheter assembly is disclosed. The Foley catheter assembly includes a Foley catheter, which includes an insertion tip inserted into the bladder and a drainage tube extending from the insertion tip and draining urine from the bladder, and a catheter support cover, which covers the outer surface of the Foley catheter before insertion of the Foley catheter into the bladder to prevent contamination and allows smooth insertion of the insertion tip into the bladder at a constant speed. The catheter support cover includes a pair of support main bodies that are detachably coupled to each other and accommodate the drainage tube and a pair of transport rollers disposed at both sides of the insertion tip at upper portions of the support main bodies to be rotatable for inserting the insertion tip into the bladder. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138088 | FLEXIBLE WATER VAPOUR BARRIER TUBE FOR PACKAGING PURPOSE - The application discloses a flexible tubular package. The package is for an intermittent catheter. The intermittent catheter is coated with a hydrophilic coating, which becomes slippery when in contact with a swelling medium. Thus, the tubular package of the application can withhold the swelling medium for a long time and be flexible and bendable at the same time. Furthermore, the application discloses a catheter package set, which comprises a tubular package, an intermittent catheter and a swelling medium. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144271 | Catheter Set - The present invention relates to a catheter set with a catheter, which has a catheter shaft; a package, which encompasses at least partially the catheter and which has an slide-out removal opening for the catheter; and a gripping aid, which is arranged in the package and which is movable on the catheter shaft, whereby the gripping aid is attached to the package and spaced a distance to the slide-out removal opening in such a manner that package material that can be pushed together is arranged between the gripping aid and the slide-out removal opening. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144272 | STRICTURE TREATMENT AND DRAINAGE CATHETER - A stricture treatment and drainage catheter comprises a drainage lumen supporting a stricture dilator that is changeable between a collapsed position and a plurality of expanded positions. An expansion indicator operatively connects to the stricture dilator and displays an indication if the stricture dilator is in one of the plurality of expanded positions. | 06-06-2013 |
20130150828 | ANTIFUNGAL CATHETER - A sustained release antimicrobial cannula or catheter for residence within a portion of a human body through which aqueous biological fluids can pass and including a tube. The tube has a polymeric matrix and an antimicrobial agent residing within at least a portion of the polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix includes cured silicon rubber and the antimicrobial agent is a finely divided nitrofuran compound, a paraben antifungal, or combinations thereof. The antimicrobial agent can diffuse out of the polymeric matrix and into an aqueous biological environment when the polymeric matrix comes into contact with such an aqueous biological environment. Methods of making a sustained release antimicrobial cannula and of catheterizing a patient are also disclosed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130158522 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AND CLEANING THE BLADDER LUMEN - The invention relates to a device ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130165905 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A safety catheter includes a flexible, multi-lumen shaft having an outer diameter, a distal tip, a proximal catheter end with a drain end and a proximal inflation end. The multi-lumen shaft defines a drain lumen, a distal hollow balloon portion, at least one inflation lumen, and a drainage port. A hollow stretch valve is coaxially disposed in the inflation or drainage lumen, or both, has a fixed portion within the inflation or drainage lumen, or both, and prevents fluid from passing through the drainage port in a steady state and has a sliding portion slidably disposed within the inflation or drainage lumen, or both, such that, in a stretched state when the proximal catheter end is stretched, the sliding portion slides within the inflation or drainage lumen, or both to permit fluid to pass through the balloon drainage port and/or wall of the catheter. | 06-27-2013 |
20130218136 | Male Telescope Catheter - A catheter includes a proximal section that is inserted into and telescopically movable relative to a distal section. A proximal end of the proximal section is insertable into a urethra of a user and the distal section provides a discharge conduit for urine. The proximal section includes a rear portion, and an exterior surface of the rear portion diverges away from the proximal end to provide a diverging rear transition section that is wider than the proximal end of the proximal section. The distal section includes a front portion and an interior surface of the front portion converges to an opening formed in a front transition end, the opening is narrower than the diverging rear transition section of the proximal section. | 08-22-2013 |
20130231640 | DEPOSITION OF A SILVER LAYER ON A NONCONDUCTING SUBSTRATE - Methods for the deposition of silver-comprising films on nonconducting substrates, and, more particularly, to deposition of such films that are very thin, are provided. The surface of nonconducting substrates is modified with a superabsorbent polymer to increase silver deposition when compared to a non-modified surface. Also provided are films produced using a swelling agent, whereby porosity of the surface of the nonconducting substrate is increased, thereby permitting increased silver deposition when compared to an unmodified surface. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231641 | CATHETER WITH PARTIALLY SLITTED INSERTION AID - A tubular insertion aid for catheter manipulation is disclosed. The insertion aid is particularly suited for urinary catheters, such as hydrophilic urinary catheters for intermittent use. | 09-05-2013 |
20130237964 | NON-INVASIVE URINE DIRECTIONAL DEVICE, URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND KIT - A non-invasive urine directional device, urine collection system, and kit are provided for a physically active user. The urine directional device includes a form-fitting undergarment or a band fastened to an open top, non-invasive receiving body in fluid communication with a drainage element. The urine collection system includes a urine directional device and a urine disposal assembly having urine collection bags. The kit includes a reusable urine directional device and a reusable wash bag. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237965 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A safety catheter includes a flexible, multi-lumen shaft having an outer diameter, a distal tip, a proximal catheter end with a drain end and a proximal inflation end. The multi-lumen shaft defines a drain lumen, a distal hollow balloon portion, at least one inflation lumen, and a drainage port. A hollow stretch valve is coaxially disposed in the drainage lumen, has a fixed portion within the drainage lumen just proximal of an increased stretching portion, and prevents fluid from passing through the drainage port in a steady state. The stretch valve has a sliding portion slidably disposed within the drainage lumen such that, in a stretched state when the proximal catheter end is stretched, the sliding portion slides within the drainage lumen to permit fluid to pass through the balloon drainage port and/or inner wall of the catheter. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237966 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A safety catheter includes a flexible, multi-lumen shaft having an outer diameter, a distal tip, a proximal catheter end with a drain end and a proximal inflation end. The multi-lumen shaft defines a drain lumen, a distal hollow balloon portion, at least one inflation lumen, and a drainage port. A hollow stretch valve is coaxially disposed in the drainage lumen and has a radially self-expandable proximal section fixedly connected within the drain lumen by self-expansion, a flexible intermediate section longitudinally movable within the drain lumen, and a distal plug movably positioned in the drain lumen to prevent fluid from passing through the drainage port in a steady state and being slidably disposed within the drain lumen such that, in a stretched state when the proximal catheter end is stretched, the distal plug slides within the drain lumen to permit the inflation fluid to pass through the drainage port. | 09-12-2013 |
20130253479 | MODIFIED FLOW CATHETERS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A catheter includes an elongate body defining a continuous enclosed liquid flow channel, at least a portion of the liquid flow channel including a modification having a first surface and a second surface and an included volume between the first surface and the second surface, at least a portion of the included volume defining an elongated air flow channel, at least a portion of the first surface and the second surface coated with a hydrophobic (e.g., superhydrophobic) material. The catheter can be a urinary catheter (e.g., a urine drainage tube connected to a urine collection bag). Methods of flowing liquid through a catheter and of catheterizing a patient are encompassed. | 09-26-2013 |
20130289537 | Coupling arrangement for a telescopic device - A telescopic device comprising a first tubular element and an extension member displaceably arranged in an axial direction within the first tubular element, wherein a coupling member is provided relatively displaceable to the extension member, between at least, a first axial position wherein the extension member is displaceable within the first tubular element, and a second axial position wherein the coupling member engages between the extension member and the first tubular element limiting displacement in at least one longitudinal direction, where the coupling member engages the interior of the first tubular element. | 10-31-2013 |
20130304040 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft defining a fluid drainage lumen and a balloon inflation lumen. The balloon catheter includes a fluid drainage port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the fluid drainage lumen, and a balloon inflation port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation lumen. A balloon portion is disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation port. A release device is disposed in fluid communication with the balloon portion and the fluid drainage lumen, and includes an activating member. A tether is attached to the activating member of the release device. Tension applied to the tether activates the release device, enabling fluid flow from the balloon portion into the fluid drainage lumen and out of the body. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310811 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DISSOLVABLE VALVE MEMBER - A valve assembly is provided which includes a housing having an inlet end and an outlet end and defining a fluid channel and a central chamber. A dissolvable valve member is positioned to obstruct flow through the channel within the chamber. The dissolvable valve member is formed of a material which is dissolvable at a predetermined rate upon contact with a preselected fluid. The preselected fluid is selected from the group consisting of blood, urine, saline and antimicrobial solutions. The dissolvable valve member can be formed from a fluid soluble glass or a starch based material. | 11-21-2013 |
20130324975 | CATHETER VALVE AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A valve having a valve body with a first end, a second end, a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end, and an inclined sliding surface having a longitudinal slot therein. The valve also includes a tubular member with walls defining a passageway extending through the valve body from the first end to the second end; and a slidable member mounted on the valve body and moveable between a first position and a second position. The slidable member is adapted to urge walls of the tubular member towards mutual contact when moved from the first position to the second position. | 12-05-2013 |
20130331824 | CATHETER AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - The present invention discloses a catheter and method of using a catheter with two balloons and at least one inlet opening located on the proximal end of the catheter. The two balloons are adapted to retain the catheter within the body cavity and facilitate the flow of gases and fluids into one or more inlet openings. The invention also provides inlet openings located at different levels of the catheter tube to allow for complete drainage of fluid from the body cavity. The unique design of the present invention provides complete drainage of a body cavity and reduces damage and trauma to the body cavity. | 12-12-2013 |
20130345681 | COMPACT CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Packaging including a coiled and optionally prelubricated catheter, its distal end insertable into the urethra, a slidable hygienic sheath, a proximal catheter end for voiding urine from the distal end through the assembly to the proximal end. Mutually rotatable elements providing for withdrawal of the catheter from its coiled state to an extended state, and retraction of the catheter back to its coiled state. Methods of extending the catheter, inserting it into the urethra, and voiding urine through the catheter, without requiring complete removal from the catheter packaging. A kit including automatic extrusion of the catheter's distal end upon package opening, and a water pouch for hydrophilic lubrication, and sanitary wipes for reducing the likelihood of infection. A catheter within a flexible and optionally coiled tube, a slidable hygienic sheath covering a catheter's distal end that can move along the length of the catheter during insertion. | 12-26-2013 |
20140012234 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A safety catheter for draining a given fluid includes a hollow stretch valve and a flexible, multi-lumen, balloon drainage catheter having a proximal catheter end, a balloon defining a balloon interior to be inflated with an inflation fluid, a drain lumen. and a balloon drainage port fluidically connecting the balloon interior to the drain lumen. The hollow stretch valve is shaped to permit the given fluid to pass therethrough and is positioned in the drain lumen to at least partially slide therein such that, in a steady state, the stretch valve prevents the inflation fluid from passing through the drainage port, and, in a stretched state when the proximal catheter end is stretched, the distal sliding portion slides within the drain lumen to permit the inflation fluid to pass through the drainage port and into the drain lumen. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012235 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A safety balloon catheter includes a stretch valve and a balloon catheter having a proximal catheter end, a balloon defining an interior to be inflated with an inflation fluid, an inflation lumen extending through the shaft to the interior and shaped to convey inflation fluid thereto and from, a second lumen parallel to the inflation lumen, and a balloon drainage port fluidically connecting the balloon interior to the second lumen. The hollow stretch valve is shaped to permit a fluid to pass therethrough and is positioned in the second lumen to at least partially slide therein such that, in a steady state, the stretch valve prevents the inflation fluid from passing through the drainage port and, in an over-inflated state, the distal sliding portion slides within the second lumen to permit the inflation fluid to pass through the drainage port and into the second lumen. | 01-09-2014 |
20140031799 | COMPACT CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Packaging including a coiled and optionally prelubricated catheter, its distal end insertable into the urethra, a slidable hygienic sheath, a proximal catheter end for voiding urine from the distal end through the assembly to the proximal end. Mutually rotatable elements providing for withdrawal of the catheter from its coiled state to an extended state, and retraction of the catheter back to its coiled state. Methods of extending the catheter, inserting it into the urethra, and voiding urine through the catheter, without requiring complete removal from the catheter packaging. A kit including automatic extrusion of the catheter's distal end upon package opening, and a water pouch for hydrophilic lubrication, and sanitary wipes for reducing the likelihood of infection. A catheter within a flexible and optionally coiled tube, a slidable hygienic sheath covering a catheter's distal end that can move along the length of the catheter during insertion. | 01-30-2014 |
20140066904 | Packaged Catheter Assembly - The present invention relates to a packaged catheter assembly comprising: a catheter assembly comprising a catheter shaft and a catheter sleeve mounted on the catheter shaft; and packaging for the catheter assembly, in which the catheter assembly is packaged, wherein the packaging is openable from one end thereof and wherein the catheter sleeve is mounted on a distal end of the catheter shaft, and wherein the distal end of the catheter shaft and the catheter sleeve are disposed at or towards the openable end of the packaging. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066905 | Catheter Grip and Catheter Assembly - A catheter grip and catheter assembly are provided. The catheter grip includes a body portion adapted to extend circumferentially around a catheter shaft of the catheter assembly to facilitate gripping of the catheter shaft by a user. The catheter grip also includes a head portion through which the catheter shaft can be fed and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism biases the body portion and the head portion away from one another. | 03-06-2014 |
20140074071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF URINE - The present invention provides an arrangement ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140094780 | Wetting apparatus with releasable locked clamp - A wetting apparatus for medical devices that can be inserted in the human body has a film pouch comprising a first chamber for accommodating the medical device and a second chamber in which a wetting agent is disposed, wherein the first chamber and the second chamber are separated from one another by a clamp attached to the outside of the film pouch. The wetting apparatus is an improvement on known devices, and facilitates a liquid-tight seal and ensures easy handling. To this end, the clamp comprises two interlocking strips between which the film pouch is enclosed, wherein one of the strips includes a groove that forms an undercut and the second strip forms a rib complementary to the groove. | 04-03-2014 |
20140135742 | Cavitation reduction in catheter removal - This invention identifies cavitation as a damaging problem in catheterization occurring upon removal of the catheter from the urethra. This invention is means for reducing cavitation related damage to the urinary track upon catheter removal. This invention shows vent means to reduce cavitation damage can be plastic “trimmer lines” used in lawn trimmers also called “weed eaters”. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142555 | CATHETER IN BAG WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PACKAGING - The present invention relates to a urinary catheter and collection bag that can be provided without additional packaging. | 05-22-2014 |
20140148794 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FIXATION OF IMPLANTABLE DEVICES ADJACENT A BODY LUMEN - The present application relates to method and apparatus for reducing migration and rotation of implantable devices including an expandable element and an elongate portion. | 05-29-2014 |
20140148795 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes a first tubular section and a second tubular section. The first section provides a urinary catheter that is disposed in the second section. The second section has a proximal end with a first opening and a distal end with a second opening. The first opening is adapted for dispensing a proximal end of the urinary catheter out of the proximal end of the second section and the second opening is provided to drain liquid from the urinary catheter through and out of the second section. A sealing obstruction is formed between an inner surface of the second section and an outer surface of the urinary catheter. The sealing obstruction is adapted to form a seal between the distal end portion of the urinary catheter and the proximal end of the second section. | 05-29-2014 |
20140171921 | URETHRAL CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH A GUIDE WIRE - A urethral catheter assembly utilizing a removable guide wire for navigating the catheter through a patient's urethral lumen during the insertion procedure. The guide wire being very flexible and having a low coefficient of friction, thus reducing the likelihood of injuring or puncturing the urethra during insertion. The guide wire extends beyond the distal end of the catheter assembly to ensure that the flexible tip of the guide wire is the first contact point between the catheter assembly and the urethral lumen. In one embodiment, the guide wire extends beyond the proximal end of the catheter assembly and is adapted to be handled by a medical doctor to manually maneuver the guide wire through the urethra. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171922 | Catheter Valve and Methods of Using Same - A valve is provided with a valve body, a tubular member and a slidable member. The valve body includes a top portion with an inclined sliding surface having a longitudinal slot forming a track and a bottom portion corresponding with the top portion. The tubular member includes walls defining a passageway extending through the valve body. The slidable member is disposed along the track and engageable with the walls of the tubular member. | 06-19-2014 |
20140180260 | METHODS RELATED TO A BAGLESS CATHETER - A bagless catheter. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: selectively storing urine in a bladder of a patient by: inserting a first end of a tube through a urethra and into the bladder of the patient, wherein a second end of the tube, opposite the first end, is coupled to a valve; accumulating urine in the bladder during a time period when the valve is in a closed position; discharging urine into a waste receptacle, the urine discharging from the second end of the tube through air and into the waste receptacle, the discharging when the valve is in an open position; and closing the valve. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180261 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A TUBULAR SUBSTRATE AND AT LEAST PARTLY SURFACE TREATED ACCESS OPENINGS - A method for producing a medical device comprising the steps of: providing a tubular substrate, said tubular substrate enclosing an internal lumen and being provided with at least one recess in the outer surface, wherein said recess does not form a through going hole into the internal lumen; treating the outer surface of said tubular substrate, preferably by means of surface modification and/or by coating; and forming, after said treating of the outer surface, an opening within said at least one recess to form an access opening to said internal lumen. | 06-26-2014 |
20140200558 | Pressure Controlled Magnetic Valve For a Catheter - A urine control device to be placed intermediate a catheter and a collection bag is provided. The urine control device includes first and second bell shaped housings with a magnetic valve disposed between the first and the second housings. When the pressure from the urine which flows through the present catheter enters the first chamber and exceeds the magnetic attraction in the valve, the valve pivotally opens, permitting the urine to flow through the open valve and into the second chamber. Due to the shape of the chambers, secondary forces create a low pressure zone in the second chamber which helps empty the bladder fully. Once the flow ceases, the magnetic valve pivotally shuts, allowing the urine pressure to build once again. Various sample ports and air entry ports may be provided on the device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140214008 | Precision Venting Arrangement for Pressure Equilibration to Enhance Drainage of Medical Tubing - A precision venting arrangement for urinary drainage includes a tubular housing communicating with medical tubing receiving urine from the body and a pouch for storing the urine, the tubular housing having opposing open ends with a lumen passing longitudinally therebetween, an intermediate portion disposed between the open ends and an intermediate portion with a side passage disposed at the intermediate portion and extending through a side wall of the housing with a venting valve disposed in the side passage having a biased dosed distal end and an open proximal end exposed to atmospheric pressure such that the venting valve is opened when the differential between the pressure in the lumen of the housing and atmospheric pressure exceeds a predetermined value. | 07-31-2014 |
20140221983 | COMPACT CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Packaging including a coiled and optionally prelubricated catheter, its distal end insertable into the urethra, a slidable hygienic sheath, a proximal catheter end for voiding urine from the distal end through the assembly to the proximal end. Mutually rotatable elements providing for withdrawal of the catheter from its coiled state to an extended state, and retraction of the catheter back to its coiled state. Methods of extending the catheter, inserting it into the urethra, and voiding urine through the catheter, without requiring complete removal from the catheter packaging. A kit including automatic extrusion of the catheter's distal end upon package opening, and a water pouch for hydrophilic lubrication, and sanitary wipes for reducing the likelihood of infection. A catheter within a flexible and optionally coiled tube, a slidable hygienic sheath covering a catheter's distal end that can move along the length of the catheter during insertion. | 08-07-2014 |
20140236130 | Catheter - This invention identifies cavitation as a damaging problem in catheterizing, such cavitation occurring upon removal of the catheter from the urethra. This invention shows venting the catheter tip to reduce cavitation related damage to the urinary track upon catheter removal. This invention discloses methods to reduce or prevent cavitation damage to portions of the urinary track This invention shows a vent to reduce partial vacuum formation leading to cavitation damage can be plastic “trimmer lines” used in lawn trimmers also called “weed eaters”. | 08-21-2014 |
20140249514 | Non-Bladder Invasive Urethral Catheter System - A non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system is provided as a system of apparatuses that provide a means relieving a user's urinary incontinence issues while reducing localized compression to the walls of their urethra. The non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system provides a more convenient and less intrusive means of enabling individuals suffering from urinary incontinence to live an ordinary life. The non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system provides the user with comfort and increased mobility and permits the user to maintain the indwelling catheter during urination. The apparatus blocks urine flow and leakage while installed within a user. The non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system utilizes several urethral catheters that are differentiated by the positioning of a urethral balloon element on the elongated body of the urethral catheter. Through the substitution of the differentiated urethral catheters, the user is able to reduce the trauma to a particular area of their urethra. | 09-04-2014 |
20140276662 | Clean Intermittent Catheter Having External Flow Paths - A catheter is provided with a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a plurality of drainage eyes disposed at a junction between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The distal portion includes a tip, a plurality of elongated ribs, and a plurality of external flow paths. The proximal portion includes an internal lumen and a proximal end. The plurality of drainage eyes communicate with the plurality of external flow paths and the internal lumen. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276663 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A safety balloon catheter includes a flexible, multi-lumen balloon catheter and a hollow barbell-shaped stretch valve. The balloon catheter has a proximal catheter end, a balloon defining a balloon interior to be inflated with an inflation fluid, a hollow inflation lumen extending through the catheter to the balloon interior and shaped to convey the inflation fluid to and from the balloon interior, and a hollow second lumen parallel to the inflation lumen; and a balloon drainage port fluidically connecting the balloon interior to the second lumen. The stretch valve is shaped to permit a fluid to pass therethrough and positioned in the second lumen to at least partially slide therein such that, in a steady state, a distal barbell end of the stretch valve prevents the inflation fluid from passing through the drainage port and, in an actuated state, the distal barbell end slides within the second lumen to permit the inflation fluid to pass through the drainage port and into the second lumen. | 09-18-2014 |
20140316381 | Apparatus for Promoting Urorectal Organ Emptying and Related Method - The invention is directed toward an apparatus for promoting urorectal organ emptying and related method. The apparatus has a funnel that circumscribes a woman's urethral opening and directs urine to pass therethrough and generally away from the woman. A lift portion is attached to the funnel, and is sized to be insertable into the woman's vaginal cavity and displace a prolapsed organ. In the case of prolapsed urinary bladder, the lift portion is shaped to engage the woman's anterior vaginal wall and displace a prolapsed urinary bladder and promote urinal emptying. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316382 | CATHETER AND CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH SAME - A catheter is provided that includes an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The body defines at least one lumen. A tip has a proximal end that is disposed in abutting relation with the distal end of the body such that the body is fixed with the tip. The tip defines a lateral opening that is defined by a wall including an external radius disposed in transition with an outer surface of the tip and an internal radius disposed in transition with an inner surface of the tip. The external radius has a non-perpendicular profile with the outer surface of the tip. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316383 | URISHEATH WITH MOULDED UNROLLING STRIP - The urisheath provided here includes an element of thin material (a strip) that allows at least two lengths of it to run in a parallel fashion down either side of the sheath. The is obtained by injection moulding the strip in liquid silicone in the silicone injection moulding process for the urisheath, either by one, two or more component injection moulding. The injection moulding takes place in an injection moulding form for a urisheath with a cavity for the body portion and a cavity for the strip portion wherein the cavity for the body portion is connected to the cavity for the strip portion creating an attachment zone between the strip and the sheath. | 10-23-2014 |
20140324027 | Devices for Handling Catheter Assembly - A gripping device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing enhanced gripping power for the operator of the catheter assembly. The gripping device is situated at the proximal portion of the catheter assembly and the proximal terminus of an external catheter sheath is attached near or to the body of the gripping device. | 10-30-2014 |
20140336624 | RETENTION DRAINAGE CATHETER - A multi-lumen catheter, for insertion into and draining a body cavity, that mitigates the risk of obstruction of the drainage ports and drainage lumen of the catheter, reduces the detrimental effects caused by the suction forces of the drainage ports on the body cavity being drained, and reduces the risk of infection of the body cavity being drained by decreasing the residual volume of fluid retained in the body cavity being drained. These advantages are achieved by the novel approach of disposing a perforated filter membrane over a segmented retention element and also over the drainage ports of the drainage lumen of the catheter thereby creating internal interstitial drainage channels and internal interstitial drainage cavities. | 11-13-2014 |
20140358127 | Catheter Reservoir Seal - A reservoir is incorporated in between a guide portion and an introducer tip of the introducer member. A spherical or similarly shaped plug is inserted into the guide portion. The plug is designed such that it forms a seal within the guide portion, preventing any fluid flow between the reservoir and an environment external to a distal end of the guide portion. This prevents a liquid or gel contained inside the reservoir from drying or leaking. The plug may further be held in place against a distal opening of the reservoir by positive pressure within the reservoir. The plug may further be held in place within the guide portion by a plurality of bumps or notches. When the catheter is advanced through the guide portion, the catheter tip pushes the plug into the reservoir, thereby breaking the seal and lubricating the catheter. | 12-04-2014 |
20140378951 | CATHETER - A catheter has an entrance opening defined by the first end of a catheter body and non-smooth inner surface. The entrance opening intersects a longitudinal axis extending longitudinally through the center of a lumen adapted to drain urine from a bladder. The non-smooth inner surface can have dimples, channels, or grooves, all of which decrease frictional fluid forces against the inner surface as the urine drains. The catheter is free of any eyelets formed in the side wall of the catheter body. The catheter is further free from any hemispheric tip located at one end. | 12-25-2014 |
20150011980 | Body contour-fit wound dressing for vacuum therapy - A wound dressing is provided, for the vacuum treatment of wounds by connecting to a vacuum source. The wound dressing comprises an airtight outer layer, a body contour-fit layer with multi pores, a body contour-fit tubing system, a non-adherent wound contacting layer and the pendent membranes with adhesives around the margin of the wound dressing. The said body contour-fit layer is separated by airtight membrane to obsolete cells. All the said parts of the dressing are integrated to one piece. The body contour-fit layer and the tubing system are molded or tailored to fit and cover part of, one or several body regions. Upon application of the said dressing, no assembly or trim of the said dressing is needed. | 01-08-2015 |
20150011981 | Catheter Manufacture - Devices and methods are disclosed relating to a combination sheath and collection bag for a catheter assembly. A catheter sheath and a collection bag are manufactured as one receptacle. Though in early phases of manufacture the catheter sheath and collection bag are in fluid communication, the two are partitioned before the catheter assembly is complete. | 01-08-2015 |
20150018805 | Catheter Reservoir Seals - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a catheter cap which seals a reservoir of a catheter introducer. The catheter cap secures over an introducer tip to prevent airflow into the introducer tip. The catheter cap utilizes an elongated stem to block a distal opening of the reservoir to further prevent airflow. A lip of the catheter cap may further engage an insertion stop point of the catheter introducer to secure the catheter cap. The catheter cap ensures proper lubrication of the introducer tip and the catheter during insertion of the catheter into the urethra of a user. | 01-15-2015 |
20150038947 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH HYDROPHILIC COATING - A medical device is disclosed, comprising a substrate and a hydrophilic surface coating arranged on said substrate. The substrate has, on its surface coated with said hydrophilic surface coating, a surface texture with an arithmetical mean deviation of the surface profile (Ra) of at least 3 μm and/or a profile section height difference (Rdc (1-99%)) of at least 18 μm. It has surprisingly been found that the increased surface roughness of the substrate provides significant improvements in e.g. water retention for the hydrophilic coating. | 02-05-2015 |
20150051588 | DRAINAGE CATHETER AND ASSEMBLY WITH ROTATIONAL FITTING AND METHODS OF USE - A catheter having a longitudinal body includes a rotational fitting located thereon, thus defining a distal longitudinal body portion distal of the fitting and a proximal longitudinal body portion proximal of the fitting. The respective proximal and distal longitudinal body portions are independently moveable from each other such that movement of one of the proximal and distal longitudinal body portions of the catheter, such as during removal and/or replacement of a urine drainage bag from the proximal end of the catheter, does not impart movement to the distal longitudinal body portions of the catheter that may be located in the patient's urethra and bladder. Methods of handling a drainage catheter and for removing a fluid collection bag from a catheter assembly are also disclosed. | 02-19-2015 |
20150057641 | NON-PATHOGENIC BIOFILMS AND USES THEREOF - In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method and compositions for modification of medical devices, such as indwelling medical devices, implantable catheters, in particular, urinary catheters, to enhance formation of a high density and stable biofilm comprising non-pathogenic organisms for the treatment and prevention of colonization of pathogens leading to device-associated infections, such as urinary tract infections. In some embodiments the present disclosure also relates to a method and compositions for storage and use of the catheters coated with a non-pathogenic biofilm. In some embodiments the present disclosure also pertains to a method and compositions for modification of implantable medical devices with bacterial resistant polymers, and/or antimicrobial agents. | 02-26-2015 |
20150094695 | SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR AND A METHOD OF DISSECTION OF TISSUE AWAY FROM AN ORGAN OR BODY LUMEN - A surgical system adapted for dissection of tissue away from a body lumen includes a tissue dissection tool and a catheter. The tissue dissection tool includes a shaft connected between a handle and a tissue dissection head. At least the tissue dissection head of the tissue dissection tool is magnetized to a first polarity. The catheter is insertable into a urethra, with a wall of the catheter magnetized to the first polarity. When the catheter is inserted into the urethra, the first polarity of the catheter is configured to repel the first polarity of the tissue dissection head of the tool away from the catheter and away from in the urethra. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094696 | RETENTION DRAINAGE CATHETER - A multi-lumen catheter, for insertion into and draining a body cavity, that mitigates the risk of obstruction of the drainage ports and drainage lumen of the catheter, reduces the detrimental effects caused by the suction forces of the drainage ports on the body cavity being drained, and reduces the risk of infection of the body cavity being drained by decreasing the residual volume of fluid retained in the body cavity being drained. These advantages are achieved by the novel approach of disposing a perforated filter membrane or a membrane having a relatively large entry port(s) between membrane struts over a segmented retention element and also over the drainage port(s) of the drainage lumen of the catheter thereby creating internal interstitial drainage channels and internal interstitial drainage cavities. | 04-02-2015 |
20150105756 | URINE COLLECTION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The urine collection assembly and method includes a catheter having a proximal insertion end and a distal end. The distal end of the catheter has only a cylindrical barrel portion of a tapered funnel integral therewith. The urine collection assembly further includes a urine collection bag which includes a cylindrical attachment port. The cylindrical barrel portion is sealed in the cylindrical attachment port and permits urine to pass into the urine collection bag. | 04-16-2015 |
20150112312 | TRANSURETHRAL CATHETER KIT, AND SYRINGE ASSEMBLY SUITABLE FOR USE IN CORRECTLY INFLATING A TRANSURETHRAL CATHETER - A transurethral catheter kit containing a balloon catheter and a syringe assembly adapted for inflation of the balloon, The syringe assembly includes a syringe and a nozzle incorporating a narrow bore proximal to a pressure relief valve. The narrow bore serves to resist the flow of fluid between the syringe and the balloon, thereby avoiding a rapid pressure increase in the balloon that can result in damage to tissues or premature activation of the pressure relief valve. Also provided is a method for correctly placing a transurethral balloon catheter in a patient using the kit. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112313 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A TELESCOPIC DEVICE - According to the invention, there is provided a telescopic device | 04-23-2015 |
20150126976 | Ultraviolet Sterilizing Drainage Catheter - A device disclosed herein includes a tubular member which is flexible and configured to receive ultraviolet (UV) light from a UV illumination coupler. The tubular member contains a lumen defining a longitudinal interior space within the tubular member, a tubular body bounded by an inner wall defining an outer boundary of the lumen and an outer wall defining an outer surface of the tubular member, at least one optical fiber disposed outside of the interior space not parallel to an axis of the lumen and adapted to receive the UV light from the UV illumination coupler, and a protective component adapted to prevent substantively all of the UV light emitted from the optical fiber from exiting the outer wall. Methods for producing and using such devices are also disclosed herein. | 05-07-2015 |
20150133898 | INTERMITTENT CATHETER ASSEMBLY - An intermittent catheter assembly is disclosed which comprises an intermittent catheter ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150141966 | CATHETER WITH PARTIALLY SLITTED INSERTION AID - A tubular insertion aid for catheter manipulation is disclosed. The insertion aid is particularly suited for urinary catheters, such as hydrophilic urinary catheters for intermittent use. The insertion aid comprises a forward opening, a rearward opening and a slit opening extending along a part of the sidewall of the tubular insertion aid, so that a first portion of the tubular insertion aid in the axial direction forms a solid circumference around the tubular insertion aid, and a second portion in the axial direction is provided with the slit opening extending in an axial direction of the tubular insertion aid. The tubular insertion aid further comprises a first inward protrusion formed on the interior side of the tubular insertion aid in a part of the second portion being provided with the slit, wherein the first inward protrusion is arranged along a first protrusion line extending along the inward circumference of the tubular insertion aid essentially perpendicularly to the axial direction of the tubular insertion aid. | 05-21-2015 |
20150297862 | DISPOSABLE CATHETER WITH SELECTIVELY DEGRADABLE INNER CORE - A flushable catheter having an outer wall defining an inner conduit and an inner core member positioned within the inner conduit. The inner core being made from flushable materials, which are preferably degradable water soluble materials such that the inner core degrades as urine or water pass through the inner conduit defined by the outer wall. | 10-22-2015 |
20150306342 | DRY TO THE TOUCH VAPOR HYDRATION SLEEVE - A package for a hydrophilic coated catheter includes a sleeve with liquid water impermeable and water vapor impermeable walls. A liquid flow interfering element, such as a liquid water impermeable, vapor permeable membrane is provided within the sleeve. The sleeve may include a wicking element that is isolated from the catheter. Liquid water is provided on one side of the liquid flow interfering element. As the liquid water changes phase to a vapor, the vapor permeates through the liquid flow interfering element and activates the hydrophilic coating. The sleeve is collapsible during manipulation of the catheter through the wall of the sleeve so as to advance the catheter through an insertion tip to facilitate urethral insertion, with the exterior of the sleeve walls remaining dry to the touch. A funnel end of the catheter may remain in communication with the sleeve, such that the sleeve may be used to direct the flow of urine. | 10-29-2015 |
20150306352 | Catheter Guide and Method for Utilizing the Same - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a catheter guide ( | 10-29-2015 |
20150320970 | INTERMITTENT CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND KIT - An intermittent catheter assembly and kit comprising an elongated introducer element formed of a flexible material adapted for insertion into a urethra during a catheterization procedure. The introducer element has at least one slit extending longitudinally along a substantial portion of its length. The catheter assembly also includes an applicator having an opening, and a sheath having a first end that is secured to the applicator about the opening. The sheath also has a second end defining a discharge opening which is inverted relative to the first end of the sheath to define inner and outer sleeve portions. The inner sleeve portion defines a flow path for urine through the discharge opening. The applicator receives the introducer element through the opening and extends the outer sleeve portion over an outer surface of the elongated introducer element to separate it from the urethra. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320987 | Pediatric Drain and Tube Management Device - The present invention is a pediatric drain or tube management device. The device has a unitary swaddling device having a main portion, a first lateral portion adjacent to the main portion, a second lateral portion adjacent to the main portion and opposite the first lateral portion, and a covering portion. Each lateral portion has an aperture extending therethrough and an end having a fastening means affixed thereto. The covering portion is positioned exterior to the lateral portions and has a fastening means affixed thereto. The present unitary swaddling device is configured such that a pediatric patient having a medical tube is placed upon the main portion of the device, the first lateral portion is folded over the patient and the second lateral portion is folded over the first lateral portion, such that the medical tube is extended through the apertures in the lateral portions and the fastening means is used to secure the drain in place, and the covering portion is folded over the lateral portions and the secured drain. | 11-12-2015 |
20150343171 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY HAVING PROTECTIVE SLEEVE TIP - A ready-to-use urinary catheter assembly ( | 12-03-2015 |
20150343172 | METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE OF URETHRAL CATHETERS - A method for insertion, maintenance, and removal of urethral catheters in mammals including humans includes steps for preventing or reducing the incidence of catheter associated urinary tract infections. In addition to sterile procedures currently practiced or as may be practiced in the future in connection with catheter use, the method includes the steps of applying an antiseptic, zwitterionic, and acidic skincare solution capable of preserving the stratum corneum to the perineum, meatus, and contiguous mucosa surrounding the insertion site before insertion, after insertion, periodically during the period of indwelling, in connection with any incidence of incontinence, and, optionally, before and after removal of the catheter. Application of the solution optionally is continued after catheter removal on a periodic basis until the threat of an infection associated with catheter use has passed, typically at least about five (5) to seven (7) days and up to thirty (30) days. The solution pH is desirably from about 4.4 to 5.5. | 12-03-2015 |
20150352324 | CATHETER PACKAGING WITH MOVEMENT CONTROL DEVICE - A packaged intermittent urinary catheter having a longitudinally extending package and a catheter movement control device. The catheter movement control device is disposed within the package and has a monolithic planar locking member and a one-way valve. The monolithic locking member has longitudinally spaced upper and lower surfaces, laterally spaced ends, and transversely spaced front and back edges. The valve is disposed through the upper and lower surfaces of the locking member and configured and arranged for receipt of the catheter tube and to advance the tube through the locking member in the first longitudinal direction only. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367099 | STRETCH VALVE BALLOON CATHETER AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND USING SAME - A safety catheter includes a flexible, multi-lumen shaft having an outer diameter, a distal tip, a proximal catheter end with a drain end and a proximal inflation end. The multi-lumen shaft defines a drain lumen, a distal hollow balloon portion, at least one inflation lumen, and a drainage port. A hollow stretch valve is coaxially disposed in the drainage lumen and has a radially self-expandable proximal section fixedly connected within the drain lumen by self-expansion, a flexible intermediate section longitudinally movable within the drain lumen, and a distal plug movably positioned in the drain lumen to prevent fluid from passing through the drainage port in a steady state and being slidably disposed within the drain lumen such that, in a stretched state when the proximal catheter end is stretched, the distal plug slides within the drain lumen to permit the inflation fluid to pass through the drainage port. | 12-24-2015 |
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20160051395 | CATHETER COLLECTION AND DRAINAGE DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A urine collection and drainage device and system adapted to facilitate drainage for patients to that prefer to stay standing during drainage and avoid removal of clothing near the collection bag. A collection vessel is designed to be secured to a user's waist and leg and allows for quick drainage with low initial compression. Drainage can also be accomplished for handicapped patients that have challenges getting out of bed or a wheelchair. | 02-25-2016 |
20160067445 | COMPACT CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE CATHETER TUBE - A compact catheter assembly is disclosed. The catheter assembly includes a receiver and a catheter sub-assembly. The catheter sub-assembly includes a catheter tube a fluid drain that are adapted for relative pivotal movement about a fluid junction. | 03-10-2016 |
20160106953 | Stretch Valve Balloon Catheter and Methods for Producing and Using Same - A safety catheter for draining a given fluid includes a hollow stretch valve and a flexible, multi-lumen, balloon drainage catheter having a proximal catheter end, a balloon defining a balloon interior to be inflated with an inflation fluid, a drain lumen. and a balloon drainage port fluidically connecting the balloon interior to the drain lumen. The hollow stretch valve is shaped to permit the given fluid to pass therethrough and is positioned in the drain lumen to at least partially slide therein such that, in a steady state, the stretch valve prevents the inflation fluid from passing through the drainage port, and, in a stretched state when the proximal catheter end is stretched, the distal sliding portion slides within the drain lumen to permit the inflation fluid to pass through the drainage port and into the drain lumen. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114140 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft defining a fluid drainage lumen and a balloon inflation lumen. The balloon catheter includes a fluid drainage port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the fluid drainage lumen, and a balloon inflation port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation lumen. A balloon portion is disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation port. A release device is disposed in fluid communication with the balloon portion and the fluid drainage lumen, and includes an activating member. A tether is attached to the activating member of the release device. Tension applied to the tether activates the release device, enabling fluid flow from the balloon portion into the fluid drainage lumen and out of the body. | 04-28-2016 |
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20160184550 | UNRAVELABLE CATHETER - The invention is a catheter, which is formed from flexible material and has two basic configurations: An initial configuration, in which the catheter is supplied to the surgeon for insertion into the lumen of a patient, resembles a tension coil spring and a final configuration, which is an essentially linear configuration that is much longer and has a considerably smaller outer diameter than when it is in its initial configuration. The catheter is adapted to undergo a transformation from the initial configuration to the final configuration as it is pulled from its proximal end in order to withdraw it from the lumen of the patient. | 06-30-2016 |
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