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Urinary catheter

  • US 4,813,935 A
  • Filed: 07/27/1987
  • Issued: 03/21/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A urinary catheter to be extended through the urethra of a paitent for receipt within the bladder, said catheter comprising a urine passage extending longitudinally therethrough for removing urine from the bladder, means for retaining said catheter within the bladder, and first valve means communicating with said urine passage for controlling the flow of urine therethrough, said first valve means including an inflatable balloon surrounding said urine passage such that an inflation of said balloon occludes said urine passage and prevents the flow of urine therethrough.

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