Multi-catheter infusion system and method thereof
AssigneeNew York Society for the Relief of the Ruptured and Crippled, Maintaining the Hospital for Special Surgery
InventorStavros Memtsoudis
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Abstract
A multi-catheter infusion system and method for the localized delivery of medications while minimally affecting patient mobility for an extended period of time. The multi-catheter infusion system includes a cannula and a plurality of catheters. The cannula includes a first end for connecting to a drug delivery system and a second end for connecting to the plurality of catheters. The plurality of catheters are in fluid communication with the cannula for delivering a drug to a target area of a patient. Each catheter includes a multi-orifice distal end.
Claims19
A multi-catheter infusion system comprising:
- a cannula including a first end for connecting to a drug delivery system and a second end opposite the first end;
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- a plurality of catheters attached to the second end in fluid communication with the cannula for delivering a drug to a target area of a patient, wherein each catheter includes:
- a multi-orifice distal end, and
- a detachable hook shaped needle distal to the multi-orifice distal end.
A multi-catheter infusion system comprising:
- a cannula including a first end for connecting to a drug delivery system and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second end includes a regulator having an overall diameter larger than a diameter of the cannula with a tapered portion to facilitate removal of the multi-catheter infusion system through a patient's skin;
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- a plurality of catheters attached to the second end in fluid communication with the cannula for delivering a drug to a target area of a patient, wherein each catheter includes:
- a multi-orifice distal end, and
- a detachable needle.
A multi-catheter infusion system comprising:
- a cannula including a first end for connecting to a drug delivery system and a second end opposite the first end;
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- a plurality of catheters attached to the second end in fluid communication with the cannula for delivering a drug to a target area of a patient, wherein each catheter includes:
- a multi-orifice distal end, and
- a detachable needle having a frangible connection to the catheter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.