Patent ID: 6689096
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A multipurpose catheter comprising:a cylindrical body including a first end, a second end, and at least three internal non-coaxial channels; a connection mechanism disposed adjacent the first end for communicating with the at least three non-coaxial channels, the connection mechanism comprising an ergonomic monobloc head which is sealingly attached to the first end of the cylindrical body; the ergonomic monobloc head comprising a bulged wall having at least three independent inlets for communicating with the at least three non-coaxial channels via bores, two walls which continue from the bulged wall, and a concave inwardly curved connecting wall, the connecting wall being disposed adjacent the first end of the cylindrical body and connecting the two walls, wherein the two walls comprise first oppositely facing inclined surfaces and second oppositely facing inclined surfaces having a different inclination; one of the at least three internal non-coaxial channels being adapted to provide communication between at least one of the at least three independent inlets and an elastically deformable balloon disposed adjacent the second end; and two of the at least three internal non-coaxial channels being adapted to allow the respective introduction of a liquid and a surgical mandrin, wherein the ergonomic monobloc head is adapted to be gripped by a user.