CATHETER CONNECTOR SYSTEM
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1. A method of establishing a bifurcating connection to a catheter comprising:
- inserting a distal portion of a dual lumen catheter into a patient'"'"'s body;
cutting off a proximal section of the dual lumen catheter to form a proximal connection end on the dual lumen catheter;
inserting two distally extending cannulas on a bifurcation into the proximal connection end of the dual lumen catheter; and
advancing a connector sheath proximally over a shaft of the dual lumen catheter, which results in a distal portion of the bifurcation compressing a proximal portion of the connector sheath towards the catheter to secure the catheter to the two distally extending cannulas.
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Abstract
A catheter connector system that allows trimming of the proximal end of a catheter (single or multiple lumen) prior to the placement of a connector hub. In one variation, the catheter connector system comprises a catheter, a connector sheath including a soft collet, and a connector hub including a cannula for engaging the catheter and a connector hub interface for receiving the connector sheath.
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1. A method of establishing a bifurcating connection to a catheter comprising:
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inserting a distal portion of a dual lumen catheter into a patient'"'"'s body; cutting off a proximal section of the dual lumen catheter to form a proximal connection end on the dual lumen catheter; inserting two distally extending cannulas on a bifurcation into the proximal connection end of the dual lumen catheter; and advancing a connector sheath proximally over a shaft of the dual lumen catheter, which results in a distal portion of the bifurcation compressing a proximal portion of the connector sheath towards the catheter to secure the catheter to the two distally extending cannulas. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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