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Nephrostomy catheter with side connector
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1984-12-18
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Granted: 1986-09-09
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Expires: 2004-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A nephrostomy catheter comprising, an elongated shaft having a drainage lumen extending through the shaft, an inflation lumen extending through a wall of the shaft, and an opening extending through the wall of the shaft and communicating with the drainage lumen adjacent a proximal end of the shaft. The catheter has an elastic sleeve secured to a distal portion of the shaft in circumferential zones, with the sleeve defining a cavity communicating with the inflation lumen. The catheter has a connector removably received in sealing relationship in the opening with the connector communicating with the drainage lumen, and an inflation valve secured to the proximal end of the shaft. Communication is established between the valve and the inflation lumen to inflate the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut W. G. Rosenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A nephrostomy catheter, comprising: an elongated shaft having a drainage lumen extending through the shaft, a proximal end, an inflation lumen extending through a wall of the shaft, and an opening extending through the wall of the shaft at a location spaced distal from the proximal end of the shaft and communicating with the draingage lumen adjacent a proximal end of the shaft; an elastic sleeve secured to a distal portion of the shaft in circumferential zones, with the sleeve defining a cavity communicating with the inflation lumen; a connector removably received in sealing relationship in said opening with the connector communicating with the drainage lumen and extending to one side of the shaft; an inflation valve secured to the proximal end of the shaft and generally aligned with the shaft; and means for establishing communication between the valve and the inflation lumen wherein the establishing means comprises, a connector member having a distal plug received in a proximal portion of the drainage lumen, an annular flange surrounding and spaced from the plug, with the flange abutting against the proximal end of the shaft, and with the flange and plug defining an annular groove communicating with the inflation lumen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A nephrostomy catheter, comprising: an elongated shaft having a drainage lumen extending through the shaft, a proximal end, an inflation lumen extending through a wall of the shaft, and an opening extending through the wall of the shaft at a location spaced distal from the proximal end of the shaft and communicating with the draingage lumen adjacent a proximal end of the shaft; an elastic sleeve secured to a distal portion of the shaft in circumferential zones, with the sleeve defining a cavity communicating with the inflation lumen; a connector removably received in sealing relationship in said opening with the connector communicating with the drainage lumen and extending to one side of the shaft; an inflation valve secured to the proximal end of the shaft and generally aligned with the shaft; and means for establishing communication between the valve and the inflation lumen wherein the establishing means comprises, a connector member having a distal plug received in a proximal portion of the drainage lumen, an annular flange surrounding and spaced from the plug, with the flange abutting against the proximal end of the shaft, and with the flange and plug defining an annular groove communicating with the inflation lumen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catheter of claim 1 wherein the connector has a hollow elastic proximal portion, and a hollow rigid distal portion received in the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
212 words
A nephrostomy catheter, comprising: an elongated shaft having a drainage lumen extending through the shaft, an inflation lumen extending through a wall of the shaft, and an opening extending through the wall of the shaft and communicating with the drainage lumen adjacent a proximal end of the shaft; an elastic sleeve secured to a distal portion of the shaft in circumferential zones, with the sleeve defining a cavity communicating with the inflation lumen; a connector removably received in sealing relationship in said opening with the connector communicating with the drainage lumen; an inflation valve secured to the proximal end of the shaft; and means for establishing communication between the valve and the inflation lumen wherein the establishing means comprises, a connector member having a distal plug received in a proximal portion of the drainage lumen, an annular flange surrounding and spaced from the plug, with the flange abutting against the proximal end of the shaft, and with the flange and plug defining an annular groove communicating with the inflation lumen, and wherein the valve has a hollow distal boss communicating with the valve, and the connector member has a proximal recess to receive the boss, and a plurality of inner spokes defining apertures between the spokes communicating between the boss and groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
212 words
A nephrostomy catheter, comprising: an elongated shaft having a drainage lumen extending through the shaft, an inflation lumen extending through a wall of the shaft, and an opening extending through the wall of the shaft and communicating with the drainage lumen adjacent a proximal end of the shaft; an elastic sleeve secured to a distal portion of the shaft in circumferential zones, with the sleeve defining a cavity communicating with the inflation lumen; a connector removably received in sealing relationship in said opening with the connector communicating with the drainage lumen; an inflation valve secured to the proximal end of the shaft; and means for establishing communication between the valve and the inflation lumen wherein the establishing means comprises, a connector member having a distal plug received in a proximal portion of the drainage lumen, an annular flange surrounding and spaced from the plug, with the flange abutting against the proximal end of the shaft, and with the flange and plug defining an annular groove communicating with the inflation lumen, and wherein the valve has a hollow distal boss communicating with the valve, and the connector member has a proximal recess to receive the boss, and a plurality of inner spokes defining apertures between the spokes communicating between the boss and groove.
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