Patent ID: 7211074

Claim:
A catheter apparatus, which comprises: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis and having proximal and distal ends, the tubular body defining first and second longitudinal lumens terminating in respective first and second ports adjacent the distal end of the tubular body; first and second adapters adjacent the proximal end of the tubular body in fluid communication with the first and second lumens respectively of the tubular body, at least the first adapter including a valve housing and a first valve supported within the valve housing, the first valve adapted for longitudinal movement within the valve housing and relative to the longitudinal axis between a closed position where the first valve substantially seals an interior of the first adapter to prevent flow of fluid and an open position to substantially open the interior of the first adapter to permit flow of fluid; and a pusher member connected to the first valve and extending within the tubular body, the pusher member having a distal tip dimensioned to substantially seal at least one of the first and second ports of the tubular body when in a closed position of the distal tip, the pusher member being movable upon movement of the first valve to an open position of the distal tip to thereby open the at least one of the first and second ports to permit flow of fluid therethrough.