Patent ID: 6893430
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A urinary catheter with a detachable guiding and positioning system, the catheter configured for insertion through the male urethra of a subject such that, in position, the catheter is in fluid communication with the bladder of the subject for conveying fluid therefrom or thereto, the male urethra generally including in serial order from its proximal to distal end, a penile meatus, a penile urethra, a urinary sphincter, and a prostate urethra, the prostate urethra being located intermediate the sphincter and the bladder, said catheter and guiding and positioning system comprising: (a) a catheter configured for insertion into the male urethra, comprising: (b) a tubular guide configured to be inserted into said lumen of each of said upper and lower tubular members of said urinary catheter, said tubular guide comprising: