Patent ID: 6159177
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A drainage catheter comprising:A) a tubular member having a drainage lumen therethrough and having a proximal end, a distal end, an anchor at the distal end and a flexible link extending from the anchor through said drainage lumen to the proximal end, andB) a locking mechanism attached to the proximal end for receiving said flexible link, said locking mechanism including:i) a locking mechanism body for connection to said tubular member as a proximal extension of said drainage lumen, said locking mechanism body forming an internal cavity extending along a cavity axis,ii) a displaceable body in said locking mechanism body and attached to a proximal end of the flexible link for minimizing the flexible link in said drainage lumen,iii) an extension of said displaceable body exiting said locking mechanism body in a sealed relationship with respect to said internal cavity for enabling the operation of said displaceable body from the exterior of said locking mechanism body.