Pre-curved catheter clip and methods of using same
CA 2577243 C · Owner: Stephens, John · Inventors: Stephens, John
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A catheter retaining clip (100) including first and second generally straight body portions (104,106), each of which extends along a longitudinal axis parallel to the other and includes a retention section. The generally straight body portions are connected by an extension piece (116 or 240) that extends generally from one generally straight body portion to the other generally straight body portion. The extension piece (116) may extend around a 180~ curve that defines the curve of the catheter to be inserted into the clip and , a U-shaped channel (120) extends through the first and second generally straight body portions and the extension piece; the clip is installed onto a catheter …
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- Filed August 23, 2005 and granted October 15, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 23, 2025.
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