Reentry catheter and method thereof
US-2016338721-A1 · Nov 24, 2016 · US
Tunneling system
US8979744B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979744-B2 |
| Application number | US-20639108-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | Sep 8, 2008 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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A tunneling system includes an elongate tunneling member defining a longitudinal axis along at least a portion of a longitudinal length thereof. The elongate tunneling member has a first end and a second end. The second end of the elongate tunneling member includes a coupling segment adapted for securely engaging a catheter.
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What is claimed is: 1. A tunneling system comprising: a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, first and second longitudinal lumens separated by a septum, and at least one hole extending through the septum from the first longitudinal lumen to the second longitudinal lumen and providing passage between the first and second lumens, the at least one hole being spaced from the proximal end of the catheter; and an elongate tunneling member defining a longitudinal axis along at…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979744B2 cover?
- A tunneling system includes an elongate tunneling member defining a longitudinal axis along at least a portion of a longitudinal length thereof. The elongate tunneling member has a first end and a second end. The second end of the elongate tunneling member includes a coupling segment adapted for securely engaging a catheter.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Braga Richard, Callahan Mark, Chelak Todd, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61M25/0194. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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