Patent ID: 6663589
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A catheter for use in treatment of fistulae by introduction of an injectable fluid, the catheter comprising:a tube having a distal end and an open proximal end; a first fluid conduit disposed within and along said tube, said fluid conduit having open proximal end and a closed distal end; a first syringe in fluid communication with said first fluid conduit; an expandable and contractable balloon in fluid communication with said first fluid conduit; a second fluid conduit disposed within and along said tube, said second fluid conduit having an open proximal end and a closed distal end; a second syringe in fluid communication with said second fluid conduit, and anchoring means for securely engaging said catheter in a passage, said anchoring means being located on a surface of said balloon and operable by the expansion of said balloon.