Patent ID: 7798999
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An adjustable length catheter device for fluid flow therethrough, the catheter device comprising: an elongate shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, and further having a first lumen and a second lumen extending at least partially therethrough; and a manifold movably connected to the shaft, the manifold comprising a contacting portion including a separator device comprising a cutting element that contacts a portion of the shaft between the first and second lumens, a first manifold lumen and a second manifold lumen extending at least partially through the manifold, the manifold having a first position and a second position relative to the shaft, the second position being distal to the first position, the manifold is longitudinally movable along the shaft from the first position to the second position to separate the proximal portion of the shaft into a first proximal shaft portion including the first lumen and a second, separate proximal shaft portion including the second lumen as the manifold moves distally to the second position.