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CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR A PROXIMALLY TRIMMABLE CATHETER

  • US 20100010445A1
  • Filed: 09/21/2009
  • Published: 01/14/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A kit for connecting a catheter to extracorporeal medical equipment, comprising:

  • a boot comprising a tapered outer wall having a diameter that decreases toward a distal end thereof, said outer wall enclosing a longitudinally extending lumen, wherein said boot lumen is sized to prevent axial movement of said catheter when said catheter is positioned therein;

    a bifurcation assembly, comprising at least one extension leg extending from a proximal end thereof and at least one stem extending from a distal end thereof, wherein said at least one stem is configured to be received into a lumen of said catheter; and

    a dilator comprising a shaft having an outer wall enclosing a longitudinally extending lumen, said shaft configured to expand said boot lumen when positioned therein, said dilator lumen configured for slideable movement over said catheter.

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