Patent ID: 7182746
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter comprising: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end configured for connection to a subject, the body including a first lumen and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween, the tubular body further including a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen, a portion of the septum extending distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen, wherein the first wall includes a first wall extension that extends in a spiral configuration from the first lumen about the longitudinal axis and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum, the proximal end including a first lumen opening and a second lumen opening formed in a proximal face of the body, the proximal end further including an integral hub having a valve configured for engagement with the proximal face of the body, the hub including a first conduit that extends to a first port of the valve and a second conduit that extends to a second port of the valve, the hub being manipulable to rotate the the valves about a longitudinal axis of the body, to establish fluid communication between the lumens and the conduits, wherein the ports are releasably fixed in alignment with the first and second lumen openings during fluid communication.