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Implantable medical connector for medical tubing with anchoring features

  • US 20030199853A1
  • Filed: 04/23/2002
  • Published: 10/23/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable medical connector (20) for medical tubing, the connector (20) comprising:

  • a first end (24), a first intermediate portion (26), a middle portion (28), a second intermediate portion (30), and a second end (32), the middle portion (28) located between the first intermediate portion (26) and the second intermediate portion (30), the first end (24) adapted to fit inside a proximal connector-receiving portion, the second end (32) adapted to fit inside a distal connector-receiving portion, and at least a first protrusion (38) and a second protrusion (40) projecting from the connector (20), wherein a first protrusion (38) is located between the first end (24) and the first intermediate portion (26), and the second protrusion (40) is located between the second intermediate portion (30) and the second end (32), the connector (20) defining a fluid passageway (22);

    a first tubular strain relief (42) having an extending first portion (44) that extends past the first end (24) of the connector (20) and adapted to fit over a proximal connection section; and

    a second tubular strain relief (52) having an extending second portion (54) that extends past the second end (32) of the connector (20) and adapted to fit over a distal connection section, wherein when the first end (24) of the connector (20) is inserted into the proximal connector-receiving portion a first interlock fit is formed therebetween, and wherein when the second end (32) of the connector (20) is inserted into the distal connector-receiving portion a second interlock fit is formed therebetween, resulting in a fluid tight connection between the proximal connector-receiving portion and the distal connector-receiving portion, and wherein at least the middle portion (28) of connector (20) is exposed.

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