Collapsible catheter

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1995-08-31

1997-06-10

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604282, A61M 2900

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056370911

ABSTRACT:
A collapsible catheter is provided for irrigation or aspiration of the urinary bladder with fluid. The catheter consists of a collapsible hollow elastomeric tube which is open at the proximal end. The distal end portion has at least one stiffened aperture. A plurality of channels are provided along the length of the tube which contain removable wires or rods which stiffen the tube for insertion into the bladder. A balloon means is provided to hold the catheter in place.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4784651 (1988-11-01), Hickey
patent: 4796629 (1989-01-01), Grayzel
patent: 5195970 (1993-03-01), Gahara
patent: 5342301 (1994-08-01), Saab
patent: 5458572 (1995-10-01), Campbell et al.

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