Patent ID: 8845615
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter connection system comprising: a catheter defining a lumen, the catheter comprising a first end; a tubular connector pin comprising an engagement portion configured for insertion into the lumen at the first end of the catheter such that a first portion of the catheter surrounds the engagement portion; two clamping arms pivotally attached to the connector pin about a pivot that defines a common pivot axis, each of the two clamping arms pivotable about the common pivot axis from a first position, wherein a clamp portion of each of the two clamping arms extends outwardly and away from the engagement portion of the connector pin, to a second position, wherein the clamp portion of each of the two clamping arms is positioned to lie along the first portion of the catheter; and a tubular sleeve positionable, when both of the two clamping arms are in the second position, in a locked position wherein the sleeve surrounds each of the two clamping arms and biases the clamp portions of each of the two clamping arms against the first portion of the catheter and towards the engagement portion.