Delivery adapter
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1. An adapter comprising:
- a first connector adapted for connection to a syringe;
a second connector independent of the first connector adapted for connection to a catheter hub; and
a tube which extends from the first connector through and beyond the second connector so as to bypass a reservoir of the catheter hub when said second connector is connected to the catheter hub;
a position of the second connector adjustable over the tube.
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Abstract
A delivery adapter which may be used as an interface between a syringe and a catheter hub is described.
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1. An adapter comprising:
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a first connector adapted for connection to a syringe; a second connector independent of the first connector adapted for connection to a catheter hub; and a tube which extends from the first connector through and beyond the second connector so as to bypass a reservoir of the catheter hub when said second connector is connected to the catheter hub; a position of the second connector adjustable over the tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of adapting a syringe to a catheter comprising:
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connecting one end of an adapter to a syringe; inserting a tubular member of said adapter within a catheter hub; moving a second end of said adapter relative to said tubular member; and securing said second end of said adapter to said catheter hub. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An embolic delivery system comprising:
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a syringe containing an embolic material; and an adapter comprising; a first connector adapted for connection to the syringe; a second connector adapted for connection to a catheter hub; an adjustment portion positioned between said first connector and said second connector configured to allow adjustment of a distance between said first connector and said second connector; and a tube extending from said first connector beyond said second connector such that an end of said tube resides within a reservoir of the catheter hub when said second connector is connected to the catheter hub. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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