IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0091916
(2006-10-25)
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등록번호 |
US-8328792
(2012-12-11)
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국제출원번호 |
PCT/US2006/041633
(2006-10-25)
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§371/§102 date |
20090202
(20090202)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2007/050685
(2007-05-03)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Nishtala, Vasu
- O'Grady, Michael
- Young, Robert
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
17 인용 특허 :
198 |
초록
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The present disclosure relates to a pre-wetted intermittent catheter apparatus including a collapsible container having a conduit positioned therein as well as a wetting fluid. The conduit has a lubricious coating disposed thereon such that the coating is hydrated upon contact with the wetting fluid
The present disclosure relates to a pre-wetted intermittent catheter apparatus including a collapsible container having a conduit positioned therein as well as a wetting fluid. The conduit has a lubricious coating disposed thereon such that the coating is hydrated upon contact with the wetting fluid in the container, providing a slippery surface for the conduit, which facilitates introduction of the conduit into a user. An introduction member may be incorporated into the distal end of the container and a disposal member may be incorporated into the proximal end, each respectively being positioned in an opening in the container and in communication with the conduit such that fluid flow through the conduit (positioned in the container) is enabled. A bag may be attached to or incorporated into the disposal member to provide a closed system such that the user or assistant is not exposed to potential contaminants. The collapsible container may be rigid or more flexible, but in either case, collapse of the container in use is easily accomplished by the user or assistant during introduction of the conduit into the user. Methods for inserting the catheter into a patient and draining urine from a patient are also disclosed.
대표청구항
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1. A catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the container comprises an introduction member connected to the container distal end, the introduction member including a tip that extends through an opening in the container distal end;a con
1. A catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the container comprises an introduction member connected to the container distal end, the introduction member including a tip that extends through an opening in the container distal end;a conduit positioned within the container, having a proximal end fixed to the container at the proximal end thereof and a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end thereof, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit; anda wetting fluid disposed within the container. 2. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the container proximal end is connected to a disposal member, and wherein a lumen of the conduit is in fluid communication with the disposal member. 3. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the conduit distal end includes an atraumatic tip that is aligned with the opening in the container distal end. 4. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the conduit distal end is positioned within the introduction member. 5. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the collapsible container comprises a generally tubular outer surface with a plurality of pleats. 6. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the collapsible container comprises a gas impermeable material. 7. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a removable cap configured to attach to the container distal end, the cap including a removal feature. 8. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a disposal member including a funnel portion extending from the container proximal end. 9. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a disposal member including a distal portion positioned within the container, the conduit proximal end being in sealing connection with the disposal member distal portion. 10. The catheter apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a disposal member including a disposable bag. 11. The catheter apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said disposable bag comprises a drain port for draining the contents of said bag. 12. A packaged catheter apparatus, comprising the catheter apparatus according to claim 1 and a sterile package. 13. The packaged catheter apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising a disposable bag. 14. The packaged catheter apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the sterile package comprises a gas permeable material, at least a portion of the gas permeable material being transparent. 15. A method of inserting a catheter into a patient, comprising: removing a catheter apparatus from a package, the catheter apparatus comprising a collapsible container and a conduit positioned within the container, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit and a wetting fluid is disposed within the container;removing a cap from a distal end of the container; inserting an introduction member into the patient; andpushing on a proximal end of the container in a direction toward the patient, wherein the container collapses upon itself and a portion of the conduit travels through the introduction member and into the patient. 16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the collapsible container comprises a generally tubular outer surface with a plurality of pleats, wherein adjacent pleats come into contact with one another when the proximal end of the container is pushed in a direction toward the patient. 17. A method of draining urine from a patient, comprising: removing a catheter apparatus from a package, the catheter apparatus comprising a collapsible container and a conduit positioned with the container, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit and a wetting fluid is disposed within the container, and wherein a disposal member is connected to a proximal end of the container;removing a cap from a distal end of the container; inserting an introduction member into the patient; andpushing on the proximal end of the container in a direction toward the patient, wherein the container collapses upon itself and a tip of the conduit travels through the introduction member and into the patient's bladder. 18. The method according to claim 17, wherein the disposal member comprises a funnel extending from the proximal end of the container, further comprising directing the funnel into a disposal collection member. 19. The method according to claim 17, wherein the disposal member comprises a disposable bag, further comprising removing the bag from the container following drainage of the patient's bladder and placing the cap over an opening in the bag. 20. The method according to claim 17, wherein the disposal member comprises a disposable bag having a drain port at the proximal end thereof, further comprising draining the bag into a receptacle by opening said drain port. 21. A catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the container proximal end is connected to a disposal member;a conduit positioned within the container, having a proximal end fixed to the container at the proximal end thereof and a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end thereof, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit, and wherein a lumen of the conduit is in fluid communication with the disposal member; anda wetting fluid disposed within the container. 22. A catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end;a conduit positioned within the container, having a proximal end fixed to the container at the proximal end thereof and a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end thereof, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit;a wetting fluid disposed within the container; anda removable cap configured to attach to the container distal end, the cap including a removal feature. 23. A catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end;a conduit positioned within the container, having a proximal end fixed to the container at the proximal end thereof and a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end thereof, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit;a wetting fluid disposed within the container; anda disposal member including a funnel portion extending from the container proximal end. 24. A catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end;a conduit positioned within the container, having a proximal end fixed to the container at the proximal end thereof and a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end thereof, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit;a wetting fluid disposed within the container; anda disposal member including a distal portion positioned within the container, the conduit proximal end being in sealing connection with the disposal member distal portion. 25. A catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end;a conduit positioned within the container, having a proximal end fixed to the container at the proximal end thereof and a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end thereof, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit;a wetting fluid disposed within the container; anda disposal member including a disposable bag. 26. The catheter apparatus according to claim 25, wherein the disposable bag comprises a drain port for draining the contents thereof. 27. A packaged catheter apparatus, comprising: a catheter apparatus, comprising: a collapsible container having a proximal end and a distal end;a conduit positioned within the container, having a proximal end fixed to the container at the proximal end thereof and a distal end slidably positioned with respect to the container at the distal end thereof, wherein a coating is disposed on an outer surface on the conduit; anda wetting fluid disposed within the container;a sterile package; anda disposable bag. 28. The packaged catheter apparatus according to claim 27, wherein the sterile package comprises a gas permeable material, at least a portion of the gas permeable material being transparent.
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