Multi-lumen catheter with protective sheath
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1. A catheter apparatus for delivery of fluids to and/or withdrawal of fluids from a vessel within a body, comprising:
- a catheter comprising at least two lumens and having a proximal and distal end; and
a sheath attached to said proximal end of said catheter and being positionable over an entire length of said catheter while said catheter is within said vessel, said sheath being adapted for direct attachment to said body.
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Abstract
A catheter apparatus for delivery of fluids to and/or withdrawal of fluids from a blood vessel in a body includes a catheter having at least two lumens and a sheath attached to the proximal end of the catheter. The sheath is positionable over an entire length of the catheter while the catheter is within the blood vessel and is adapted for direct attachment to the body. The sheath may provide protective and/or sterilization functions for the multi-lumen catheter.
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1. A catheter apparatus for delivery of fluids to and/or withdrawal of fluids from a vessel within a body, comprising:
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a catheter comprising at least two lumens and having a proximal and distal end; and
a sheath attached to said proximal end of said catheter and being positionable over an entire length of said catheter while said catheter is within said vessel, said sheath being adapted for direct attachment to said body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A catheter apparatus for delivery of fluids to and/or withdrawal of fluids from a vessel within a body, comprising:
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a catheter comprising at least two lumens, having an outer wall; and
a sheath positionable over an entire length of said catheter while said catheter is within said vessel, said sheath being adapted for direct attachment to said body, wherein said sheath comprises a sealed region at a proximal end thereof. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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