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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6113573 | Foley catheter customization A catheter fitting and method for its use are described. The fitting allows the length of a catheter to be customized, since it joins two catheter ends. The length of either or both ends can be adjusted to achieve a desired overall catheter length.... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6096024 | Blunt needle connector A blunt needle connector described herein is used for transferring fluids or medication through compatible injection ports associated with primary, secondary and central lines during intravenous therapy applications. The needle connector provides needle s... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6086575 | Subcutaneous infusion device The invention relates to a subcutaneous infusion device comprising a housing; a flow channel within the housing; a cannula extending from the housing and being in flow communication with the flow channel; a connector for delivery of fluid into the flow ch... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6074373 | Syringe with a luer-lok portion A syringe is provided with a Luer-Lok portion for connecting an extension tube or the like. The Luer-Lok portion is arranged upright on a plane of truncation of a conical-frustum-shaped free end portion of the syringe, and includes an inner cylindrical po... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6050987 | Tubular coupling A system for coupling a vascular overflow graft or cannula to a heart pump. A pump pipe outlet is provided with an external tapered surface which receives the end of a compressible cannula. An annular compression ring with a tapered internal bore surface ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6039722 | Device for securing the ends of catheter guide wires Device for securing and, if appropriate, straightening the ends of catheter guide wires. The device has an elongate hollow element open at both ends, with a cylindrical section and a conical section which tapers towards one end. A U-shaped slit which exte... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6039724 | Medical and biological fluid collection and disposal system A collection vessel (20) is connected with inlet fitting assemblies (12, 14) for receiving waste fluids. The collection vessel is connected by a valve (74) with a drain (70) for selectively draining collected fluids. A fluid inlet (84) that is connected w... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6017322 | Steerable catheter having disposable module and sterilizable handle and method of connecting same A catheter and methods are provided for inserting at least portions thereof into a vessel, cavity, or tissue of a human body to thereby provide manipulation of a distal portion of the catheter when positioned within a vessel, cavity, or tissue. The cathet... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5980506 | Subcutaneous infusion device The invention relates to a subcutaneous infusion device comprising a housing; a flow channel within the housing; a cannula extending from the housing and being in flow communication with the flow channel; a connector for delivery of fluid into the flow ch... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5971958 | Interlocking catheter assembly A catheter assembly comprising two elements each having a hub disposed at the proximal end thereof. The hubs are constructed so as to be complementary and rotatably engageable as the result of a plurality of threads disposed on the hubs of the two cathete... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5954708 | Medical connector Disclosed is a connector for introducing medication into a patient in a safe, convenient way. It comprises a pair of plastic tubular members adapted to be manually pushed together to engage in a male-female relationship, and a locking mechanism that detac... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5797869 | Multiple lumen catheter The invention provides a cylindrical elongate body extending from a proximal to a distal end, the body defining two similar longitudinally extending lumens separated by a septum and a further lumen defined within the septum, a tip extending from the dista... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5688254 | Medical connector Disclosed is a connector for introducing medication into a patient in a safe, convenient way. It comprises a pair of plastic tubular members adapted to be manually pushed together to engage in a male-female relationship, and a locking mechanism that detac... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5637102 | Dual-type catheter connection system A catheter connection system is defined by a rigid, tubular stem attached at a proximal end thereof to a medical device. The stem has a plurality of comparably configured engagement barbs encircling and radially, outwardly extending on an exterior surface... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5624414 | Needleless straight infusion port A quick-connect, needleless coupling assembly configured to shield its critical areas from contamination by environmental surfaces has a pair of interlocking, flow-through male and female components which may be used as part of a larger medicinal liquid t... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5620427 | Luer lock system An improved luer lock connector having a pair of tapered engagement surfaces between the hub and one of the two components of the luer connector. The tapered engagement surfaces provide a gradual frictional engagement when tightening the hub to minimize i... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5609584 | Adaptor system for use with a syringe An adaptor system for a syringe that has a fluid carrying body. In a preferred embodiment, the adaptor system comprises a syringe fitting that has a hollow element protruding therefrom and is attachable to the syringe such that the hollow element is in fl... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5607392 | Fixed needle connector for IV assembly and method of assembling A needle connector assembly for attachment to an IV receptacle which includes a needle hub with a cannula or needle attached thereto and a housing to which the needle hub is mounted. The hub has a plurality of equi-spaced splines thereon and the housing h... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5549583 | Surgical connector A connector which includes a female part having a barrel-shaped body, with a socket extending into the female part from one end of the barrel-shaped body. The socket includes first, second, and third step portions which respectively receive a flange, a sh... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5545152 | Quick-connect coupling for a medication infusion system A quick-connect coupling is provided for use in a medication infusion system, to permit temporary disconnection and subsequent re-connection of a medication infusion pump relative to a patient without requiring removal of a transcutaneous infusion cannula... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5536258 | Antibacterial medical tubing connector An antimicrobial tubing connector for medical procedures, especially for extracorporeal connections as in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis tubing sets. A male portion includes a central tube surrounded by a sleeve radially spaced apart from the centra... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5533996 | Transfer set connector with permanent, integral cam opening closure and a method of using the same A connector assembly is provided having a male component (12) and a female component (10) to provide fluid communication between a fluid source and a destination such as a patient. The female component (10) includes a door (28) rotatable about a hinge (30... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5478119 | Polarized manifold connection device A polarized manifold connection device for connecting multiple conduits from a compression sleeve having inflatable chambers to multiple tubing from a source of pressurized fluid is disclosed. The connection device comprises a male connector half and a fe... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5405339 | Medical connector and method for connecting medical tubing A medical connector and method of using the connector to connect separate sections of medical tubing, especially tubing which is to be implanted in the human body. The connector includes generally cylindrical first and second end portions, the diameter of... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5370636 | Plug-type connector for producing and interrupting a liquid flow connection In a plug-type connector having two plug parts for producing and interrupting a flow connection, in order to enable sealing of the flow branches of the respective parts when separated from one another when the flow connection is interrupted, each plug par... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5312337 | Catheter attachment device A connector for detachably securing an end of a tube, such as a catheter, to a fluid port of a fluid transfer device, such as an implantable device, the connector having a body part which defines a coupler for coupling to a coupler receiver of the transfe... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5292308 | Three piece intravenous line connector IV safety line connectors include a single piece male connector and a two piece female connector. The male connector has a luer on one end, one or more inwardly extending bayonet recesses on a middle portion and a reduced diameter second end enclosing a r... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5284134 | Swivel connector A swivel connector is provided for use in either an intravenous liquid supply line or an oxygen supply line to allow the line to rotate to prevent kinking. A body portion is provided having a cylindrical cavity formed in one end thereof, and a hollow, cyl... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5279597 | Catheter compression clamp A catheter clamp. The clamp comprises a snap-acting device which contains a rotatable inner and outer member. The inner member has an inner passageway for a catheter and an outer surface containing at least one protrusion. The outer member has an interior... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5279592 | Catheter for medical use Catheter for medical use is provided with a main tube having a distal end and a proximal end, and a mechanism for connection to an external apparatus. To assist in the manipulation of the catheter maneuvering means are provided at the proximal end which a... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5242425 | Antiseptic catheter coupling septum A plastic coupler for a catheter assembly including a distal member for attachment to a catheter tube and having a female luer lock connector for separable interconnection with a male connector of a proximal member having a self-sealing material disposed ... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5226898 | Catheter adapter with strain relief An adapter for a catheter having a body member having a bore and a distal opening, an elastic compression member received in the bore of the body member, with the compression member having a channel extending therethrough to receive the catheter and a dis... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5215538 | Connector-activated in-line valve An in-line valve for a medical tubing set has a tubular member characterized by an internal annular valve seat and a generally circular rubber-like valve member disposed transversely of the tubular member with its edges fixed relative thereto and with a c... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5209740 | Catheter adapter having retention notches A catheter adapter of the type wherein compression applied to the catheter provides a retention force thereon and wherein notches are provided on the adapter for wrapping the catheter around the adapter in a manner such that a force applied to the cathete... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5205821 | Terminal self-releasing fluid reservoir A terminal reservoir capping device according to the present invention includes a hollow member having first and second open ends. A first plug seals the first open end such that the plug is inwardly displaceable into the hollow member. A second plug seal... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5190534 | Prefilled sterilant fluid releasable coupling connector apparatus for catheter applications A releasable coupling connector apparatus for catheter applications is provided wherein the connector is partially filled wtih anti-infective solution during manufacture and capped so that a patient or medical technician does not have the task of opening ... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5057093 | Medical device improvements for enteral feeding Improved medical devices for use between a feeding tube set and a catheter include a universal adaptor having a configuration permitting use of same with Y-connectors of various sizes, a Y-connector interlockable with the aforesaid adaptor, and an adaptor... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4991629 | Gas-tight closure device for the connecting ends of tubes for biomedical fluid-transporting apparatus, particularly haemodialysis lines, which are sterilized by means of sterilizing gas A gas-tight closure device for the connecting ends of tubes for biomedical fluid-transporting apparatus, particularly haemodialysis lines, which are sterilized by means of sterilizing gas, includes a tubular connector defining an internal Luer cone and a ... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4981469 | Septum adapter assembly and external needle adapter fitting An assembly for connection to at least one medicant supply tube, includes (a) a septum assembly including a distal end cap having opposite first and second ends, an outer peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends and a bore extending the... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4958642 | Guide wire assembly with electrical functions and male and female connectors for use therewith A guide wire assembly comprising a flexible guide wire having a diameter of 0.018 inches or less and having a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes male and female connectors. The male connector includes a conductive coil spring and a core w... | 09/25/1990 |
