Patent ID: 6979323
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheterization assembly comprising: a catheter; a catheter hub permanently attached to the catheter, the hub comprising: a first channel having first and second ends, wherein the first channel is configured at the first end to provide fluid communication with the catheter, and wherein the first channel is configured at the second end for permanent attachment to a sealing member; and a second channel having first and second ends, wherein the second channel is configured at the first end to provide fluid communication with the first channel; a first tube having proximal and distal ends, wherein the distal end of the tube is permanently attached to the second end of the second channel; a second tube having proximal and distal ends, wherein the distal end of the second tube is configured to provide fluid communication with the first channel, and wherein the proximal end of the second tube comprises an air vent; and a valve permanently attached to the proximal end of the first tube.