Patent ID: 7118565
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter system comprising: a first handle portion having a proximal end, a distal end, a first fluid flow path, and a second fluid flow path; a second handle portion having a proximal end, a distal end, a first fluid flow path, and a second fluid flow path, wherein the distal end of the first handle portion is matable with the proximal end of the second handle portion; a flexible catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, a first fluid flow path, and a second fluid flow path, wherein the distal end of the second handle portion is matable with the proximal end of the catheter to place the first fluid flow path of the flexible catheter in fluid communication with the first fluid flow path of the second handle portion and the second fluid flow path of the flexible catheter in fluid communication with the second fluid flow path of the second handle portion; and a pressure sensor in communication with one of the first and second fluid flow paths.