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URETHRAL CATHETER APPLICATOR

  • US 3,683,928 A
  • Filed: 03/25/1970
  • Issued: 08/15/1972
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/1970
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A urethral catheter applicator device comprising:

  • a container for storing a catheter in preparation for use having an exit opening at one end thereof;

    a pair of relatively reciprocal one-way-motion-permitting members, one of which is connected to and in axial alignment with said container, said members located adjacent to said opening but distinct from the container for ultimately withdrawing the catheter from the container through said opening and extending it forwardly for application to a patient, said reciprocal members including one member of said pair being in axial spaced alignment with respect to the other member permitting axial reciprocation between both of said members; and

    guide means connected forward of the reciprocal members for contacting and depressing the area of the patient immediately surrounding the urethra opening to facilitate the progressive insertion of the catheter into the urethra.

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