US5683370A
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Hard tip over-the-needle catheter and method of manufacturing the same
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Co
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Filing: 1996-11-21
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Granted: 1997-11-04
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Expires: 2016-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An over-the-needle catheter for insertion into an anatomical passage through the use of an introducer. The catheter comprises an elongate, flexible catheter body defining proximal and distal ends, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. Partially inserted into and protruding from the distal end of the catheter body is a rigid, tubular sleeve which defines an abutment shoulder within the lumen of the catheter body. Disposed on and encapsulating the exposed portion of the sleeve is a distal tip member defining a central opening which communicates with the lumen via the sleeve. The abutment shoulder is adapted to abut a portion of the introducer in a manner which inhibits proximal movement of the tip member relative to the introducer to prevent the tip member from being pushed proximally over the introducer and collapsing the catheter body during the insertion of the catheter into the anatomical passage.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald B. Luther
- 👤 Charles W. Dickerson
- 👤 Richard A. Overton
- 👤 Harold Pearsall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0009; A61M25/001; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M25/0069; A61M25/0043; A61M25/0045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A method for manufacturing a catheter for insertion into an anatomical passage through the use of an introducer, said method comprising the steps of: (a) partially inserting a tubular sleeve formed of a first material into a lumen of a catheter body such that the sleeve protrudes from one end of the catheter body and defines an abutment shoulder within the lumen; (b) advancing an annular member formed of a second material different from said first material over the exposed portion of the sleeve; and (c) inserting the annular member into a mold and applying heat thereto in an amount sufficient to facilitate the conformation of the annular member into a distal tip member which encapsulates the exposed portion of the sleeve and maintains the sleeve in a fixed position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
A method for manufacturing a catheter for insertion into an anatomical passage through the use of an introducer, said method comprising the steps of: (a) partially inserting a tubular sleeve formed of a first material into a lumen of a catheter body such that the sleeve protrudes from one end of the catheter body and defines an abutment shoulder within the lumen; (b) advancing an annular member formed of a second material different from said first material over the exposed portion of the sleeve; and (c) inserting the annular member into a mold and applying heat thereto in an amount sufficient to facilitate the conformation of the annular member into a distal tip member which encapsulates the exposed portion of the sleeve and maintains the sleeve in a fixed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (c) comprises inserting the annular member into a mold having a generally frusto-conical configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (c) comprises conducting a RF heating process to conform the annular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (c) further comprises inserting a mandrel into the sleeve prior to heating the annular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (b) comprises abutting the annular member against the end of the catheter body.
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