18891659. CATHETER ASSEMBLY (CONVATEC LIMITED)
CATHETER ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Lukasz Natkaniec of Munchen (DE)
Phillip Emrich of Munchen (DE)
CATHETER ASSEMBLY
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18891659 titled 'CATHETER ASSEMBLY
Original Abstract Submitted
A catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, a valve assembly, and a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter via the valve assembly. The valve assembly has a first configuration in which the valve assembly inhibits fluid flow in a direction from the fluid collection bag towards the catheter and permits fluid flow in a direction from the catheter towards the fluid collection bag; and a second configuration in which the valve assembly permits fluid flow in a direction from the fluid collection bag towards the catheter and inhibits fluid flow in a direction from the catheter towards the fluid collection bag. The catheter may be a male urinary catheter. Colour may be used to indicate the configuration of the valve assembly.
