Multiple function catheter with multiple lumens including a trans-luminal gas pathway and construction method therefor

Abstract

Abstract A catheter (10) having at least two separate lumens (41, 42), one (41) for conveying liquids to and from a port (37) located substantially at the distal end of the catheter and the other (42) for enclosing an electrical conductor (44) which extends to a point (35) distal to the port (37). The two lumens are separated by a longitudinal septum (40) which forms with the catheter (10) a third lumen (43), containing a gas required in the operation of a pressure responsive element (26) adjacent the catheter's distal end. The septum (40) is provided with an aperture (49) between lumens (42, 43) for the gas pathway to switch from one lumen (43) to another lumen (42) proximal to sealant plug (50) in lumen (43) which prevents liquid entering lumen (43) through port (36) from contacting the gas in lumen (43) distal to plug (50). Methods for forming the catheter are also disclosed.

Inventors

• 👤 R Cooper

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