Collapsible catheter

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1995-09-21

1997-03-11

McDermott, Corrine M.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604 96, 606194, A61M 2500

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056095830

ABSTRACT:
A collapsible catheter is provided for irrigation or aspiration of the urinary bladder with fluid. The catheter consists of a pair of telescoping collapsible hollow elastomeric tubes which form an opening at the proximal end. A drainage opening is provided at the distal end. The catheter is stiffened by inserting fluid between the tubes through a valve. A balloon is provided to hold the catheter in place in a patient.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5522801 (1996-06-01), Wang

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