Multi-lumen catheter assembly
First Claim
1. A multi-lumen catheter assembly, comprising:
- a catheter body having a plurality of lumens extending therein, said catheter body having an aspiration port in communication with a first lumen for transporting fluid withdrawn from a body vessel, and an infusion port in communication with a second lumen for return of said fluid to said vessel, said infusion port positioned distal of the aspiration port along a length of said catheter body, said catheter body including a septum separating said first and second lumens; and
a flexible member having a first end and a second end, said first end slidably received in said first lumen, said second end engaged with said catheter body septum distal of said aspiration port, said first and second ends of said flexible member defining a length of said septum, said flexible member having a maximal radial extension along said septum length to maintain a spacing between said aspiration port and a wall of said vessel.
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Abstract
A multi-lumen catheter assembly for use in the extracorporeal treatment of a body fluid of a patient. The catheter assembly includes an elongated catheter body having a pair of lumens extending therethrough, and a septum separating the lumens. The catheter body has an aspiration port in communication with a first lumen for transporting fluid withdrawn from a body vessel to a treatment unit, and an infusion port in communication with a second lumen for return of treated fluid to the vessel. The infusion port is positioned distal of the aspiration port along a length of the catheter body. A flexible member is provided, wherein the flexible member has an end receivable in the first lumen and another end engaged with the catheter body distal of the aspiration port. The flexible member is structured and arranged to maintain a spacing between the aspiration port and a wall of the vessel.
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16 Claims
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1. A multi-lumen catheter assembly, comprising:
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a catheter body having a plurality of lumens extending therein, said catheter body having an aspiration port in communication with a first lumen for transporting fluid withdrawn from a body vessel, and an infusion port in communication with a second lumen for return of said fluid to said vessel, said infusion port positioned distal of the aspiration port along a length of said catheter body, said catheter body including a septum separating said first and second lumens; and a flexible member having a first end and a second end, said first end slidably received in said first lumen, said second end engaged with said catheter body septum distal of said aspiration port, said first and second ends of said flexible member defining a length of said septum, said flexible member having a maximal radial extension along said septum length to maintain a spacing between said aspiration port and a wall of said vessel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A multi-lumen catheter assembly, comprising:
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an elongated catheter body having a plurality of lumens extending therein, said catheter body having an aspiration port in communication with a first lumen for transporting fluid withdrawn from a body vessel, and an infusion port in communication with a second lumen for return of said fluid to said vessel, wherein said infusion port is positioned distal of the aspiration port along a length of said elongated catheter body, said catheter body including a septum separating said first and second lumens, a length of said septum extending between said aspiration port and said infusion port being uncovered by said catheter body; and a centering member having a proximal portion disposed along a length of said catheter body proximal of said aspiration port, and having a flexible member extending from said proximal portion in a distal direction along said catheter length, said flexible member spanning said uncovered length of said septum and configured to maintain a spacing between said aspiration port and a wall of said body vessel;
wherein said proximal portion of said centering member comprises a cannula securely fitted about a surface of said body. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A multi-lumen catheter assembly, comprising:
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a catheter body having a plurality of lumens extending therein, said catheter body having an aspiration port in communication with a first lumen for transporting fluid withdrawn from a body vessel, and an infusion port in communication with a second lumen for return of said fluid to said vessel, said infusion port positioned distal of the aspiration port along a length of said catheter body, said catheter body including a septum separating said first and second lumens; and a flexible member having a first end and a second end, said first end slidably received in said first lumen, said second end engaged with said catheter body septum distal of said aspiration port, said flexible member spanning a length of said septum between said first end and said second end, said flexible member structured and arranged to maintain a spacing between said aspiration port and a wall of said vessel, wherein said flexible member comprises a double bail, said double bail comprising a pair of bail members and a connector member joining said bail members at said first end, said connector member slidably received in said first lumen. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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