Catheter for providing a fluid connection with the small...

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2007-04-10

2007-04-10

Thanh, LoAn H. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S270000, C604S910000

Reexamination Certificate

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09355665

ABSTRACT:
Probe for providing a fluid connection with the small intestine comprising a tube (10) to be inserted in the small intestine via the stomach, having proximal and distal open ends (10A,10B) and inherent tendency of coiling over a predetermined length at the distal end, and a guide (14) displaceable in the tube from the proximal end for straightening said length in order that it shall be straightened during the actual insertion into the stomach. According to the invention the tube has at least in said predetermined portion a hairy, frosted, rough, ribbed or finned outside surface (16).

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