Catheter and method of fluid removal from a body cavity

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2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Sirmons, Kevin C. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Controlled release therapeutic device or system

C604S288020, C604S288040

Reexamination Certificate

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07048729

ABSTRACT:
A catheter comprises a catheter body having a wall defining a lumen therein and having plural holes defined through the wall in a pattern which prevents loculation, migration and blockage of a fluid flow through the lumen, the catheter body having a tissue-puncture resistant shape; and a port having a reservoir capable of multiple needle accesses. The catheter is useful for draining fluids from a patient's body cavity, for example the peritoneal cavity.

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