Method and device for preparing catheters prior to use

Details Method and device for preparing catheters prior to use Method and device for preparing catheters prior to use

1992-06-22

1994-12-13

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604283, 604165, 604 93, A61M 2500

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053725921

ABSTRACT:
A flushing tool and method for safely flushing or lubricating a guidewire lumen of a catheter is provided, having a hollow elongate member dimensioned to be inserted into the guidewire lumen of a catheter; a luer fitting secured to the proximal end of the elongate member and in flow-through communication with the elongate member; and a clip, having a pair of fingers, transversely extending from the luer fitting. The distal end of the elongate member is inserted into the guidewire lumen of the catheter, while the clip is attached to several locations along the shaft of the catheter by inserting several portions the shaft of the catheter between the fingers of the clip. Alternatively, the clip may be attached to a container used to store the catheter, with the elongate member inserted through an aperture in the container and into the guidewire lumen of the catheter. An injection device containing a flushing/lubricating solution may then be connected to the luer fitting, so that the flushing/lubricating solution can be injected through the flushing tool and the guidewire lumen.

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Websters New World Dictionary, Third College Edition.
Sales brochure and instruction manual for ACS RX .014" and 018' Flushing tools.

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