Patent ID: 7465286
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A multi-lumen hemodialysis catheter, comprising: a catheter body, including an outer wall enclosing at least a first aspiration and second infusion lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to a distal end thereof, the outer wall forming a loop that extends from the distal end of the catheter body, the loop having a proximal end and a distal end each connected to the distal end of the catheter body to define an enclosed opening, the loop including an uninterrupted portion of the outer wall extending from the proximal end of the loop to the distal end of the loop, the first aspiration lumen extending distally into the loop; and a first inlet orifice integrally formed on an interior wall of the loop and facing the enclosed opening, wherein the first inlet orifice is in fluid communication with the first aspiration lumen; and a second outlet orifice integrally formed on a distal most portion of an outer wall of the loop, wherein the second outlet orifice is in fluid communication with the second infusion lumen.