| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D372782 |
Catheter field trimming device |
August 13, 1996 |
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| 6106499 |
Unidirectional blunting apparatus for hypodermic needles |
August 22, 2000 |
| An apparatus which is useable to blunt the sharpened distal tip of a hypodermic needle, said apparatus comprising an elongate blunting member which is axially disposable within the lumen of the needle, and which is axially advanceable from a "non-blunting" position within the lumen to a |
| 5916208 |
Hard tip over-the-needle catheter and method of manufacturing the same |
June 29, 1999 |
| An over-the-needle catheter for insertion into an anatomical passage through the use of an introducer. The catheter comprises an elongate, flexible catheter body defining proximal and distal ends, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. Partially inserted into and protrudi |
| 5913848 |
Hard tip over-the-needle catheter and method of manufacturing the same |
June 22, 1999 |
| An over-the-needle catheter for insertion into an anatomical passage through the use of an introducer. The catheter comprises an elongate, flexible catheter body defining proximal and distal ends, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. Partially inserted into and protrudi |
| 5885251 |
Vascular/venous access device and method of utilizing and forming the same |
March 23, 1999 |
| A vascular/venous access device is comprised of a needle cannula displayed within the central bore at the distal end of a catheter. The distal end of the needle cannula extends outwardly from the central bore at the distal end of the catheter and the proximal end of the needle exits the |
| 5873864 |
Catheter with beveled needle tip |
February 23, 1999 |
| A catheter comprising a flexible proximal portion and a rigid distal portion having a beveled needle tip. The beveled tip overcomes coring of a barrier such as a septum of an implanted percutaneous drug delivery port when the needle tip passes therethrough for ultimate insertion of the |
| 5817060 |
Unidirectional blunting apparatus for hypodermic needles |
October 6, 1998 |
| An apparatus which is useable to blunt the sharpened distal tip of a hypodermic needle, said apparatus comprising an elongate blunting member which is axially disposable within the lumen of the needle, and which is axially advanceable from a "non-blunting" position within the lumen to a |
| 5743882 |
Needle blunting assembly for use with intravascular introducers |
April 28, 1998 |
| A needle blunting assembly for use with intravascular introducers, needles and other cannula which are insertable into the bodies such that they become contaminated with body fluids. The blunting apparatus comprises an elongate blunting member which is disposed within the bore of the nee |
| 5738660 |
Percutaneous port catheter assembly and method of use |
April 14, 1998 |
| Apparatus and method for introducing a catheter into a surgically implanted port. The apparatus has a housing attached to a stylet, with the stylet being received in a catheter. Also provided in the apparatus is a casing with a protective cap that slidably fits within the housing. Also |
| 5683370 |
Hard tip over-the-needle catheter and method of manufacturing the same |
November 4, 1997 |
| An over-the-needle catheter for insertion into an anatomical passage through the use of an introducer. The catheter comprises an elongate, flexible catheter body defining proximal and distal ends, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. Partially inserted into and protrudi |
| 5569217 |
Percutaneous port catheter assembly and method of use |
October 29, 1996 |
| Apparatus and method for introducing a catheter into a surgically implanted port. The apparatus has a housing attached to a stylet, with the stylet being received in a catheter. Also provided in the apparatus is a casing with a protective cap that slidably fits within the housing. Also |
| 5554136 |
Dual lumen infusion/aspiration catheter |
September 10, 1996 |
| A catheter having an elongate body has a first lumen extending therethrough. A concave wall is formed in the body proximate the distal end thereof such that the concave wall is a wall of the first lumen. A first slit is formed in the concave wall. The first slit opens in response to |
| 5533988 |
Over-the-needle catheter |
July 9, 1996 |
| A catheter has an abutment member formed proximate the distal end thereof. The abutment member abuts a complimentary abutment surface formed upon an introducer so as to prevent collapsing of the catheter body during the insertion process. The abutment member preferably comprises an annul |
| 5531701 |
Over-the-needle catheter |
July 2, 1996 |
| A catheter has an abutment member formed proximate the distal end thereof. The abutment member abuts a complementary abutment surface formed upon an introducer so as to prevent collapsing of the catheter body during the insertion process. The abutment member preferably comprises an annul |
| 5522807 |
Dual lumen infusion/aspiration catheter |
June 4, 1996 |
| A catheter having an elongate body has a first lumen extending therethrough. A concave wall is formed in the body proximate the distal end thereof such that the concave wall is a wall of the first lumen. A first slit is formed in the concave wall. The first slit opens in response to |
| 5403283 |
Percutaneous port catheter assembly and method of use |
April 4, 1995 |
| Apparatus and method for introducing a catheter into a surgically implanted port. The apparatus has a housing attached to a styler, with the stylet being received in a catheter. Also provided in the apparatus is a casing with a protective cap that slidably fits within the housing. Also |
| 5120317 |
Vascular/venous access device and method of utilizing and forming the same |
June 9, 1992 |
| A vascular/venous access device is comprised of a catheter having a stop formed at the distal end thereof, and a needle cannula having a corresponding stop formed at the distal end therof, the needle cannula being disposed within the catheter such that the catheter stop and needle ca |
| 5112312 |
Vascular/venous access device and method of utilizing and forming the same |
May 12, 1992 |
| A vascular/venous access device is comprised of a needle cannula disposed within the central bore at the distal end of a catheter. The distal end of the needle cannula extends outwardly from the central bore at the distal end of the catheter and the proximal end of the needle exits the c |
| 4964854 |
Intravascular catheter assembly incorporating needle tip shielding cap |
October 23, 1990 |
| Disclosed is an "over-the-needle" type catheter assembly which incorporates a shield operative to prevent inadvertant needle trauma after the needle has been withdrawn from the surrounding catheter sheath. The device of the invention comprises a tubular catheter sheath having an elongate |
| 4950256 |
Non-thrombogenic intravascular time release catheter |
August 21, 1990 |
| An intravascular catheter comprising a cannula for insertion into a vascular system of a patient coated with hydrophilic polymer containing, in the polymer, an effective amount of polymyxin to prevent the growth of microorganisms is disclosed. |
| 4950252 |
Single hand actuated locking safety catheter and method of use |
August 21, 1990 |
| An assembly of a needle, catheter, and a device for selectively protecting the needle tip from inadvertent needle sticks is disclosed, characterized by use of elongate housing, having a needle extending therefrom, and a needle guard adapted for sliding movement relative the housing. The |
| 4832696 |
Assembly of needle and protector |
May 23, 1989 |
| An assembly of a needle and a device for protecting the needle tip is disclosed. The assembly comprises an elongate housing which mounts the needle. A needle guard is slidably mounted within the housing and is adapted to be moved forward along the needle. Following use, the needle an |
| 4790817 |
Assembly of stylet and catheter, and needle and catheter |
December 13, 1988 |
| A grooved stylet having a puncture point aligned with the stylet axis is mounted through a catheter to form an assembly. The aligned puncture point enables more accurate piercing of a vein, and reduces the possibility of double piercing the vein.The stylet near its proximal end is provid |
| 4762516 |
Assembly of needle catheter protector |
August 9, 1988 |
| An assembly of a needle and a device for protecting the needle tip is disclosed. The assembly comprises an elongate housing which mounts the needle. A needle guard is slidably mounted within the housing and is adapted to be moved forward along the needle. Following use, the needle an |
| 4747836 |
Needle guard, and assembly |
May 31, 1988 |
| A needle guard is provided to protect against accidental needle stick injuries following use, and to provide a cover for the needle when shipping.The needle guard is rotatably mounted at the base of the needle and defines a longitudinal slot which coincides with the needle. When the need |
| 4668221 |
Assembly of stylet and catheter |
May 26, 1987 |
| A grooved stylet having a puncture point aligned with the stylet axis is mounted through a catheter to form an assembly. The aligned puncture point enables more accurate piercing of a vein, and reduces the possibility of double piercing the vein.The stylet near its proximal end is provid |
| 4610671 |
Assembly of stylet and catheter |
September 9, 1986 |
| A grooved stylet having a puncture point aligned with the stylet axis is mounted through a catheter to form an assembly. The aligned puncture point enables more accurate piercing of a vein, and reduces the possibility of double piercing the vein.The stylet near its proximal end is provid |
| 4559043 |
Assembly with septum fitting for connecting adaptor and fluid tube |
December 17, 1985 |
| An assembly for connecting needles and catheters in I.V. applications, chemical analysis, etc., includes a leak proof, sterile, self-sealing septum from which the needle is inserted. When the needle is retracted from the septum, the septum will reseal and thus maintain a leak-proof, |
| 4457750 |
Microprocessor controlled intravenous feed system |
July 3, 1984 |
| A control system for an intravenous feed tube is provided that functions by sensing weight changes with respect to time, i.e., dw/dt, of an intravenous solution supplied to a patient, the solution being maintained as a free hanging load. The weight changes are detected by strain gauge |
| 4449973 |
Small gauge, pre-split cannula and process for manufacture |
May 22, 1984 |
| A small size cannula having internal grooves is produced by pre-splitting the proximal end of the cannula along the grooves, and mounting the split ends into plastic, breakaway wings. By means of the split ends, mounting of the cannula into the wings is greatly facilitated. The process a |
| 4377165 |
Cannula needle for catheter |
March 22, 1983 |
| A cannula needle for a catheter is provided from flat metal sheet blank stock. A groove of controlled depth is formed on the metal sheet which is then rolled to produce a hollow barrel having a slit parallel to the longitudinal axis; the barrel is then cut into individual needles. Gr |
