EP0093512A1
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Catheter guide
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1983-04-07
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A catheter guide is provided which has a base having a first channel extending thereacross for receiving a catheter. An arcuately extending member extends outwardly from the base. A second channel extends along the arcuately extending member for also receiving a catheter. The first and second channels extending respectively across the base and along the arcuately extending member can be enclosed or partially enclosed for retaining a catheter within the channels and within the catheter guide.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell J. Redmond
- 👤 Donald L. Hannula
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/024; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
A catheter guide comprising: a base having a first channel extending thereacross for receiving a catheter; an outwardly and arcuately extending member on the base having a second channel extending therealong; and retaining means on the base for retaining a catheter within the first and second channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
A catheter guide comprising: a base having a first channel extending thereacross for receiving a catheter; an outwardly and arcuately extending member on the base having a second channel extending therealong; and retaining means on the base for retaining a catheter within the first and second channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 1 wherein the first channel comprises a generally cylindrical cavity extending across the base and wherein a slot extends across the base providing an opening to the cylindrical cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 1 wherein the base has a substantially flat surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 1 wherein the guide is molded with silicone rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 4 wherein the catheter guide is impregnated with a radiopaque material
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 1 further comprising second retention means on the arcuately extending member for retaining a catheter within the second channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 6 wherein such second retention means comprises a cylindrical end on the arcuately extending member having an opening therethrough for receiving a catheter. r
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 1 wherein the first channel extending across the base aligns with the second channel extending along the arcuately extending member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 1 further comprising means on the base for attaching the catheter guide to a patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A catheter guide as recited in claim 9 wherein such attaching means comprises at least one cavity on the base for providing a suture attachment to the patient.
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