Patent ID: 7273473
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A sleeved catheter comprising: a tube having a first end and a second end, the first end receivable by a first connector coupled to a medical device and the second end receivable by a second connector in fluid communication with an anatomical passageway of a patient, the second end being movable in a direction of insertion toward the patient so that a portion of the tube is disposed between the first connector and the second connector, the portion having a tube diameter; a placement controller having a depressible portion, the placement controller defining an opening which receives the portion of the tube, the opening having at least one dimension which is predisposed to be smaller than the tube diameter, depression of the depressible portion causing the dimension to enlarge to facilitate moving the placement controller along the portion of the tube; and a flexible sleeve enveloping the portion of the tube and at least part of the placement controller.