Medical apparatus for fluid communication

摘要

This disclosure describes embodiments of a kit and its constituent components which together form an apparatus in which fluid communication between a medical device's lumen and the surrounding environment is provided by a conduit cooperatively defined by the medical device and a tubular member into which the device is inserted. The medical device and tubular member are configured to fit together such that an outer surface of the distal region of the medical device cooperates with an inner surface of the tubular member to define the conduit between the side-port of the medical device and a distal end of the tubular member. The conduit is operable to be used for injecting fluid, withdrawing fluid, and measuring pressure, for example. Methods of assembling and using the apparatus are described as well.

主权项

1. A method of establishing a conduit for fluid communication for a medical device, the method comprising the steps of: (a) inserting a medical device having at least one side-port into a tubular member; and (b) cooperatively defining a conduit for fluid communication by positioning the side-port of the medical device at a location of the tubular member at which a space exists between the side-port and an inner wall of the tubular member, the space forming a part of the conduit, the conduit extending at least between the side-port and a distal end of the tubular member.