Method of manufacturing catheter

Details Method of manufacturing catheter Method of manufacturing catheter

2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Lee, Edmund H. (Department: 1732)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article

C264S275000, C264S277000

Reexamination Certificate

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10494142

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a catheter, wherein the catheter comprises an elongate portion having a proximal end and at least one lumen at said proximal end, at least one extension tube having a passage, and a coupling element, the distal portion of the extension tube being capable of communicating with a lumen of the elongate portion via a passage in the coupling element wherein the method comprises a step wherein a removable insert element locates and holds the extension tube in contact with the elongate portion during the manufacture of a coupling element. The invention also relates to a removable insert for use in the manufacturing of catheters.

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