Collapsible catheter

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1994-09-13

1996-10-29

McDermott, Corrine M.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604 27, 604 30, 604 96, 604264, 604327, A61M 2500

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ABSTRACT:
A collapsible catheter is provided for use with an inflatable stiffening or reinforcing member which is capable of being inflated with fluid. The catheter comprises a collapsible hollow elastomeric tube which is open at the proximal end. The distal end portion has at least one aperture. A valve is provided which is at the open end of the elastomeric tube. The valve permits access to inflate the stiffening member. The catheter can be used for draining and aspirating urinary tract or draining or feeding the gastro-intestinal tract.

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