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Low residual bladder catheter

  • US 5,616,126 A
  • Filed: 03/03/1995
  • Issued: 04/01/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A bladder catheter, comprising:

  • an elongate tubular body having a proximal portion with a proximal end, a distal portion with a distal end, a retaining portion disposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion, a drainage lumen therethrough, and a support within the tubular body;

    wherein the retaining portion has a retaining mechanism affixed to the tubular body;

    wherein the proximal portion has a proximal port;

    wherein the distal portion has an axial length;

    wherein the distal portion has at least one opening therein;

    wherein the drainage lumen extends from the proximal port in the proximal end to the at least one opening in the distal portion; and

    wherein the support substantially prevents closure of the drainage lumen from axial bending of the distal portion.

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