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Catheter with partially slitted insertion aid

a catheter and partially slit technology, applied in the field of catheters, can solve the problems of relatively cumbersome operation of using the catheter assembly, relatively difficult handling of the catheter, and in particular the catheter with hydrophilic coating, and achieves the effects of simple and cost-efficient manufacturing and assembly, relative softness and flexibility of the material, and easy detachment for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-09-05
DENTSPLY SIRONA INC
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The invention is a device called an insertion aid that helps with catheter manipulation. It reduces the risk of contaminating the catheter and could be used during insertion or withdrawal. The device is made of the same material as the catheter connector and tubular insertion aid, which makes manufacturing easier and provides better friction between them. The various components of the catheter could also be made of different materials, such as the connector and insertion aid. The technical effect of the invention is to enhance the manipulation of catheters while reducing the risk of contamination.

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Catheters, such as urinary catheters, and in particular catheters having hydrophilic coatings, are relatively difficult to handle, since the surface before application is very slippery.
However, as a consequence, the catheter package becomes relatively complicated and costly, and also, the operation of using this catheter assembly is relatively cumbersome.
However, this solution is also relatively complicated and costly, since assembly of the product is quite complicated, and adequate connection of the tubular part on the connector and at the same time easy detachment by the user is difficult to achieve.

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[0041]In the following detailed description, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. However, it is to be understood that features of the different embodiments are exchangeable between the embodiments and may be combined in different ways, unless anything else is specifically indicated. It may also be noted that, for the sake of clarity, the dimensions of certain components illustrated in the drawings may differ from the corresponding dimensions in real-life implementations. Even though in the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known constructions or functions are not described in detail, so as not to obscure the present invention.

[0042]The following discussion is in particular concerned with hydrophilic urinary cathete...

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Abstract

A tubular insertion aid for catheter manipulation is disclosed. The insertion aid is particularly suited for urinary catheters, such as hydrophilic urinary catheters for intermittent use.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims the benefit of and priority to EP Application Ser No. 12158070.8, filed on Mar. 5, 2012 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 606,587, filed on Mar. 5, 2012, which are herein incorporated by reference for all purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is related to a catheter, and in particular a urinary catheter, with an insertion aid to facilitate handling of the catheter.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Catheters, such as urinary catheters, and in particular catheters having hydrophilic coatings, are relatively difficult to handle, since the surface before application is very slippery. Further, direct contact with the insertable part of the catheter should preferably be avoided, in order to avoid contamination of the catheter, and thereby minimize the risk of e.g. urinary tract infections. Still further, many users of intermittent urinary catheterization are disabled or have poor dext...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M25/01
CPCA61M25/013A61M25/0017A61M25/0102A61M25/0111A61M25/002A61M25/0662
Inventor GUSTAVSSON, EVELINA
Owner DENTSPLY SIRONA INC
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