Urethral catheter for urology

By introducing a drip chamber and an irrigation chamber into the urinary catheter, and using an airway and a baffle to control the flow of medication, the problem of difficulty in adding medication to existing urinary catheters is solved, achieving precise medication addition and improved treatment efficacy.

CN120114741BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18SHANDONG PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANDONG FIRST MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (SHANDONG PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL)
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Application Number
CN202510542297.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing urinary catheters are difficult to effectively add medication to the patient's bladder or urethra in clinical use, and cannot meet the needs of medication addition.

Method used

A catheter with a urinary catheterization chamber, a drip chamber, and a flushing chamber was designed. The precise addition of medication is achieved through independent connecting tubing and head structure. The flow of medication is controlled by an airway and a baffle. Pressure, pH, and temperature sensors are provided to monitor and control the condition of the urethra.

Benefits of technology

This allows for precise addition of medication while simultaneously draining urine and administering bladder irrigation, improving treatment efficacy and reducing the risk of urinary tract infections.

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Abstract

The application discloses a urinary catheter for urology, and relates to the technical field of medical devices.The urinary catheter comprises a catheter main body, a urinary lumen, a medicine dropping lumen and a flushing lumen are arranged in the catheter main body; the urinary lumen is used for draining urine in a bladder; the medicine dropping lumen is used for adding medicine; and the flushing lumen is used for flushing the bladder; a connecting pipeline is connected with the catheter main body at a first end; a urinary head, a medicine dropping head and a flushing head are arranged at a second end of the connecting pipeline and are independent of each other; the urinary head is communicated with the urinary lumen; the medicine dropping head is communicated with the medicine dropping lumen; and the flushing head is communicated with the flushing lumen.The urinary catheter can drain urine or perform bladder perfusion treatment, add medicine into a patient's body, improve treatment effect and reduce the risk of complications such as urinary tract infection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a urinary catheter for urological surgery. Background Technology

[0002] A urinary catheter is a medical catheter inserted into the urethra and left in the bladder; it is one of the most commonly used instruments in urology.

[0003] Existing urinary catheters are mainly used for draining urine or performing bladder irrigation therapy. However, in clinical use, it is often necessary to add medication to the patient's bladder or urethra, and existing urinary catheters cannot perform this task well. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a urinary catheter for urological surgery to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a urological catheter, comprising:

[0006] The main body of the urinary catheter includes a catheterization chamber, a medication instillation chamber, and an irrigation chamber.

[0007] The catheterization chamber is used to drain urine from the bladder, the instillation chamber is used to instill medication, and the flushing chamber is used to flush the bladder.

[0008] The connecting tubing has a first end connected to the main body of the urinary catheter, and a second end provided with an independent urinary catheter head, a drip head, and a flushing head. The urinary catheter head is connected to the urinary catheter cavity, the drip head is connected to the drip cavity, and the flushing head is connected to the flushing cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, the catheter body has multiple drip ports on its side wall that communicate with the drip chamber, and the multiple drip ports are arranged along the axial direction of the catheter body.

[0010] Furthermore, the dripping chamber is provided in multiple ways, and each of the multiple dripping chambers corresponds to and is individually connected to a multiple dripping port; the dripping head is provided in multiple ways, and is connected to a multiple of the dripping chambers respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the catheter body also includes an airway, the first end of which is connected to the end of the drip chamber away from the connecting pipe, and the second end of which is connected to a first air source; a drug inlet is provided on the side wall of the catheter body, the drug inlet is connected to the drip chamber, and the drip head is connected to a second air source;

[0012] The dripping chamber is provided with a first baffle and a second baffle, which are slidably and sealingly connected to the dripping chamber.

[0013] The drip nozzle is a pressure-type opening that opens outwards when subjected to a certain pressure.

[0014] Furthermore, the first stop block has a first inclined surface at one end near the second stop block, and the second stop block has a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface form a V-shaped opening, and the opening end of the V-shaped opening is close to the dosing port.

[0015] Furthermore, a traction wire is provided inside the flushing chamber.

[0016] Furthermore, multiple annular skeletons are provided axially on the inner wall of the end of the flushing chamber away from the connecting pipe.

[0017] Furthermore, multiple traction wires are arranged circumferentially, and the multiple traction wires are connected to the annular skeleton.

[0018] Furthermore, the catheter body is equipped with a pressure sensor, a pH sensor, and a temperature sensor.

[0019] This invention can drain urine or perform bladder irrigation while adding medication to the patient's body, thereby improving the treatment effect and reducing the risk of complications such as urinary tract infections. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a urinary catheter for urological use according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the main body of a urinary catheter for urological use according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first stop of a urinary catheter for urological use according to the present invention.

[0023] The components are as follows: 1-main body of the catheter; 2-catheter cavity; 3-drip cavity; 4-irrigation cavity; 5-connecting tubing; 6-catheter head; 7-drip head; 8-irrigation head; 9-drip port; 10-first stop; 11-second stop; 12-traction wire; 13-ring skeleton; 14-drug administration port; 15-airway. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To achieve the above objectives and effects, the technical means and structure adopted by the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, focusing on the features and functions of the preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this invention provides a urological catheter, comprising:

[0026] The catheter body 1 has a catheterization chamber 2, a dripping chamber 3 and an irrigation chamber 4 inside the catheter body 1;

[0027] The catheterization chamber 2 is used to drain urine from the bladder; the instillation chamber 3 is used to instill medication into the bladder or urethra; and the irrigation chamber 4 is used to irrigate the bladder.

[0028] The end of the catheter body 1 is provided with a catheter port communicating with the catheterization cavity 2 and a flushing port communicating with the flushing cavity 4;

[0029] The connecting tube 5 is connected to the catheter body 1 at its first end. The second end of the connecting tube 5 is equipped with an independent catheter head 6, a drip head 7, and a flushing head 8. The catheter head 6 is connected to the catheter cavity 2, the drip head 7 is connected to the drip cavity 3, and the flushing head 8 is connected to the flushing cavity 4.

[0030] In this embodiment, the side wall of the catheter body 1 is provided with a plurality of drip ports 9 that communicate with the drip chamber 3, and the plurality of drip ports 9 are arranged along the axial direction of the catheter body 1.

[0031] In another embodiment, multiple drip chambers 3 are provided, each corresponding to and individually connected to multiple drip outlets 9; multiple drip heads 7 are provided, each connected to a multiple drip chamber 3. Thus, by injecting medication into different drip heads 7, the medication can exit the drip chamber 3 from different drip outlets 9 at different positions on the catheter body 1, achieving precise control over the medication leakage site.

[0032] Specifically, multiple drip chambers 3 are arranged circumferentially along the main body 1 of the catheter, and the flushing chamber 4 and the catheterization chamber 2 are located between the multiple drip chambers 3.

[0033] Preferably, the different dropper heads 7 are different colors to facilitate differentiation.

[0034] In another embodiment, the catheter body 1 also includes an airway 15, the first end of the airway 15 is connected to the end of the dripping chamber 3 away from the connecting pipe 5, and the second end of the airway 15 is connected to a first air source; a drug inlet 14 is provided on the side wall of the catheter body 1, the drug inlet 14 is connected to the dripping chamber 3, the drug inlet 14 is close to the dripping head 7, and the dripping head 7 is connected to a second air source;

[0035] The dripping chamber 3 is provided with a first stop 10 and a second stop 11, which are slidably and sealingly connected to the dripping chamber 3.

[0036] The drip nozzle 9 is a pressure-type opening that opens outwards when subjected to a certain pressure.

[0037] In use, medical staff can draw or blow air into the drip chamber 3 through the first and second air sources to adjust the positions of the first and second blocks 10 and 11 by adjusting the air pressure, so that they are located on both sides of the drug inlet 14. Then, the medicine is added into the drip chamber 3 through the drug inlet 14. At this time, the first and second air sources slowly draw air to reduce the air pressure outside the first and second blocks 10 and 11, so that the first and second blocks 10 and 11 can be easily moved outward. As the medicine is added, the first and second blocks 10 and 11 move away from each other under the action of the medicine, and the medicine enters the area between the first and second blocks 10 and 11. Then, the first air source draws air outward, and the second air source blows air, causing the first baffle 10, the medicine liquid, and the second baffle 11 to move towards the dripping port 9. When they reach the corresponding dripping port 9 where the medicine liquid needs to seep out, the first baffle 10 and the second baffle 11 are positioned on both sides of the target dripping port 9. The first air source and the second air source blow air simultaneously, and the first baffle 10 and the second baffle 11 begin to move relative to each other, so that the medicine liquid applies pressure to the dripping port 9. When the pressure reaches a certain level, the target dripping port 9 opens outward under the action of pressure, and the medicine liquid gradually leaves the target dripping port 9, achieving precise control of the seepage site. After the medicine liquid is added, the dripping port 9 is no longer under pressure and automatically closes.

[0038] Specifically, position sensors are provided on the first stop 10 and the second stop 11 to precisely control their positions and confirm their movement status.

[0039] Specifically, as the liquid medicine moves toward the target dripping port 9, since the first stop 10 and the second stop 11 do not apply much pressure, the dripping port that the liquid medicine moves through will not open, thus preventing the liquid medicine from leaving the dripping chamber 3 prematurely.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first baffle 10 has a first inclined surface at one end near the second baffle 11, and the second baffle 11 has a second inclined surface. The first and second inclined surfaces form a V-shaped opening, with the open end of the V-shaped opening close to the dosing port 14. This V-shaped opening facilitates the addition of liquid medicine from the dosing port 14. The pressure during the addition of liquid medicine causes the first baffle 10 and the second baffle 11 to move away from each other, reducing the operational requirements on the first and second air sources.

[0041] In another embodiment, a traction wire 12 is provided inside the flushing chamber 4. The traction wire can increase the rigidity of the catheter body 1, making it easier to insert the catheter body.

[0042] In another embodiment, a plurality of annular frames 13 are axially arranged on the inner wall of the end of the flushing chamber 4 away from the connecting pipe 5. Multiple traction wires 12 are arranged circumferentially and connected to the annular frames 13. This allows bending of the annular frames 13 to be achieved by manipulating different traction wires 12, facilitating operation.

[0043] In another embodiment, the catheter body 1 is provided with a pressure sensor, a pH sensor and a temperature sensor.

[0044] Pressure sensors are used to monitor pressure changes in the urethral sphincter and bladder neck, and the position of the catheter body 1 is determined based on these pressure changes.

[0045] Specifically, when the pressure value is in the range of 800-1500Pa and shows a steep rise-plateau-slow fall waveform, the end of the catheter body 1 crosses the bladder neck, and when a rhythmic pressure fluctuation of 5-8Hz is detected, it is located in the external urethral sphincter area.

[0046] Specifically, a balloon is provided on the outer wall of the catheter body 1. The balloon is used to fix the catheter body 1, and the pressure sensor can be set on the inner wall of the balloon.

[0047] pH sensors can continuously monitor changes in urine pH, allowing healthcare professionals to add different medications based on these changes.

[0048] Specifically, the pH sensor can be installed at the drip inlet.

[0049] Temperature sensors can continuously monitor temperature changes in the bladder and urethra to determine if inflammation has occurred. If inflammation is found, medical staff can choose to flush with saline solution or add anti-inflammatory drugs based on the temperature.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and not all embodiments. Anyone should know that structural changes made under the guidance of the present invention, and any technical solutions that are the same as or similar to the present invention, are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A urological catheter, characterized in that, include: The catheter body (1) is provided with a catheterization chamber (2), a dripping chamber (3) and a flushing chamber (4); The catheterization chamber (2) is used to drain urine from inside the bladder, the dripping chamber (3) is used to drip medication, and the flushing chamber (4) is used to flush the bladder. A connecting pipe (5) is provided. The first end of the connecting pipe (5) is connected to the main body (1) of the urinary catheter. The second end of the connecting pipe (5) is provided with an independent urinary catheter head (6), a drip head (7) and a flushing head (8). The urinary catheter head (6) is connected to the urinary catheter cavity (2). The drip head (7) is connected to the drip cavity (3). The flushing head (8) is connected to the flushing cavity (4). The catheter body (1) has a plurality of drip ports (9) communicating with the drip chamber (3) on its side wall, and the plurality of drip ports (9) are arranged along the axial direction of the catheter body (1). The catheter body (1) also includes an airway (15), the first end of which is connected to the end of the drip chamber (3) away from the connecting pipe (5), and the second end of which is connected to a first air source; a drug inlet (14) is provided on the side wall of the catheter body (1), the drug inlet (14) is connected to the drip chamber (3), and the drip head (7) is connected to a second air source; The dripping chamber (3) is provided with a first stop (10) and a second stop (11), and the first stop (10) and the second stop (11) are slidably and sealingly connected to the dripping chamber (3); The drip port (9) is a pressure-type opening that opens outward when subjected to a certain pressure.

2. A urological catheter as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The dripping chamber (3) is provided in multiple ways, and each of the multiple dripping chambers (3) corresponds to and is individually connected to the multiple dripping ports (9); the dripping head (7) is provided in multiple ways, and is connected to the multiple dripping chambers (3) respectively.

3. A urological catheter as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first stop (10) has a first inclined surface at one end near the second stop (11), and the second stop (11) has a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface form a V-shaped opening, and the opening end of the V-shaped opening is close to the dosing port (14).

4. A urological catheter as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The flushing chamber (4) is provided with a traction wire (12).

5. A urological catheter as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple annular skeletons (13) are provided axially on the inner wall of the end of the flushing chamber (4) away from the connecting pipe (5).

6. A urological catheter as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple traction wires (12) are arranged circumferentially, and the multiple traction wires (12) are connected to the annular skeleton (13).

7. A urological catheter as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The catheter body (1) is equipped with a pressure sensor, a pH sensor and a temperature sensor.

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