CATHETER WITH AN AUGER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

摘要

The present invention generally relates to catheters including an auger insert and to methods of using such devices. In certain embodiments, the auger includes an auger blade that is movable between a first position totally within the catheter lumen and a second position extending out of the distal end of the catheter.

主权项

1. A catheter comprising:
a conduit comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and an internal lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and an auger positioned within the internal lumen, wherein the conduit comprises a fluid connectivity segment comprising a plurality of holes positioned around a circumference of the conduit and a proximal segment, wherein the fluid connectivity segment attaches to a distal end of the proximal segment.