Patent ID: 6332874
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
An implantable vascular access catheter comprising:a. a conduit of relatively tough biocompatible material enclosing a longitudinally extending fluid flow lumen, said conduit having a distal end configured as an elongated flexible catheter for disposition in the vascular system of a patient and a proximal end configured as a catheter coupling hub by which to effect mechanical and fluid interaction with extracorporeal medical equipment;b. an elastomeric sleeve suitable for skin contact applications encircling the distal end of said catheter coupling hub and a portion of said conduit distal of and adjacent to said distal end of said catheter coupling hub;c. a pair of stabilization wings extending laterally from said sleeve distal of said distal end of said catheter coupling hub; andd. resilient means between said distal end of said catheter coupling hub and said stabilization wings for reducing motion imparted to the skin of a patient through said stabilization wings due to motion of said catheter coupling hub, when said stabilization wings are secured to the skin of a patient.