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Catheter assembly

  • US 20030191453A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2003
  • Published: 10/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A catheter assembly for conveying fluid from a fluid source to an anatomical site comprising:

  • a fluid connection mechanism for providing fluid communication between said catheter assembly and the fluid source;

    an elongated tube having an open proximal end coupled to said fluid connection mechanism and extending to a closed distal end and defining a central lumen and a plurality of apertures between said open proximal and closed distal ends whereby the fluid from the fluid source enters said central lumen at said open proximal end and exits through said plurality of apertures near said closed distal end; and

    an air elimination device coupled to said elongated tube between said open proximal end and said plurality of apertures for removing air from said central lumen to ensure that trapped air does not reach said closed distal end or block the fluid from exiting through said plurality of apertures to the anatomical site.

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