Catheters Hollow probes

AHUMAN NECESSITIES A61Medical science A61MDEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR

A61M25/00Catheters Hollow probes

A61M25/0009Making of catheters or other medical or surgical tubes A61M25/001Forming the tip of a catheter A61M25/0012with embedded structures A61M25/0013Weakening parts of a catheter tubing A61M25/0014Connecting a tube to a hub A61M25/0015Making lateral openings in a catheter tube A61M25/0017specially adapted for long-term hygiene care A61M25/002Packages specially adapted therefor ; catheter kit packages A61M25/0021characterised by the form of the tubing A61M25/0023by the form of the lumen A61M25/0026Multi-lumen catheters with stationary elements A61M25/0028characterized by features relating to at least one lumen located at the proximal part of the catheter A61M25/0029characterized by features relating to least one lumen located at the middle part of the catheter A61M25/003characterized by features relating to least one lumen located at the distal part of the catheter A61M25/0032characterized by at least one unconventionally shaped lumen A61M25/0041pre-formed A61M25/0043characterised by structural features A61M25/0045multi-layered A61M25/005with embedded materials for reinforcement A61M25/0051made from fenestrated or weakened tubing layer A61M25/0052Localized reinforcement A61M25/0053having a variable stiffness along the longitudinal axis A61M25/0054with regions for increasing flexibility A61M25/0067characterised by the distal end A61M25/0068Static characteristics of the catheter tip A61M25/0069Tip not integral with tube A61M25/007Side holes A61M25/0071Multiple separate lumens A61M25/0074Dynamic characteristics of the catheter tip A61M25/0075Valve means A61M25/008Strength or flexibility characteristics of the catheter tip A61M25/0082Catheter tip comprising a tool A61M25/0084being one or more injection needles A61M25/0097characterised by the hub A61M25/01Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters A61M25/0102Insertion or introduction using an inner stiffening member A61M25/0105Steering means as part of the catheter or advancing means; Markers for positioning A61M25/0108using radio-opaque or ultrasound markers A61M25/0111Aseptic insertion devices A61M25/0113Mechanical advancing means A61M25/0116self-propelled A61M25/0119Eversible catheters A61M25/0122with fluid drive by external fluid in an open fluid circuit A61M25/0125Catheters carried by the bloodstream A61M25/0127Magnetic means; Magnetic markers A61M25/013One-way gripping collars A61M25/0133Tip steering devices A61M25/0136Handles therefor A61M25/0138having flexible regions as a result of weakened outer material A61M25/0141having flexible regions as a result of using materials with different mechanical properties A61M25/0144having flexible regions as a result of inner reinforcement means A61M25/0147with movable mechanical means A61M25/0152with pre-shaped mechanisms A61M25/0155with hydraulic or pneumatic means A61M25/0158with magnetic or electrical means A61M25/0169Exchanging a catheter while keeping the guidewire in place A61M25/0172Exchanging a guidewire while keeping the catheter in place A61M25/0194Tunnelling catheters A61M25/02Holding devices A61M25/04in the body A61M25/06Body-piercing guide needles or the like A61M25/0606"Over-the-needle" catheter assemblies A61M25/0612Devices for protecting the needle; Devices to help insertion of the needle A61M25/0618having means for protecting only the distal tip of the needle A61M25/0625with a permanent connection to the needle hub A61M25/0631having means for fully covering the needle after its withdrawal A61M25/0637Butterfly or winged devices A61M25/0643Devices having a blunt needle tip A61M25/065Guide needles A61M25/0662Guide tubes A61M25/0668splittable, tear apart A61M25/0693Flashback chambers A61M25/09Guide wires A61M25/09016with mandrils A61M25/09025with sliding mandrils A61M25/09033with fixed mandrils A61M25/09041Mechanisms for insertion of guide wires A61M25/0905extendable A61M25/10Balloon catheters A61M25/1002characterised by balloon shape A61M25/1006Balloons formed between concentric tubes A61M25/1009Balloons anchored to a disc or plate A61M25/1011Multiple balloon catheters A61M25/1018Balloon inflating or inflation-control devices A61M25/10181Means for forcing inflation fluid into the balloon A61M25/10182Injector syringes A61M25/10183Compressible bulbs A61M25/10184Means for controlling or monitoring inflation or deflation A61M25/10185Valves A61M25/10186One-way valves A61M25/10187Indicators for the level of inflation or deflation A61M25/10188Inflation or deflation data displays A61M25/1025Connections between catheter tubes and inflation tubes A61M25/1027Making of balloon catheters A61M25/1029Production methods of the balloon members A61M25/1034Joining of shaft and balloon A61M25/1036Making parts for balloon catheter systems A61M25/1038Wrapping or folding devices for use with balloon catheters A61M25/104used for angioplasty