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Catheter hub anchoring device

  • US 6,428,513 B1
  • Filed: 12/06/1996
  • Issued: 08/06/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An elongate catheter for use in the treatment of a patient, said catheter comprising:

  • an elongate and tubular catheter body portion formed by a circumferential sidewall and having a longitudinal axis and distal and proximal end portions thereon;

    a hub member attached to said body portion at said proximal end portion thereof;

    said hub member including a generally tubular body portion thereof;

    at least one loop member having a cross sectional dimension and first and second end portions integral with said tubular body portion of said hub member to form an enclosed opening between said tubular body portion of said hub member and said at least one loop member such that said opening defines an area which is greater than said cross sectional dimension of said at least one loop member to form an enlarged securement area therebetween.

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