| 摘要 |
The present invention is generally directed to a strain relief device (16) which assists in resisting bending, and/or torsional forces while at the same time resisting axial pull forces to avoid separation of the strain relief device (16) from the catheter tube (14) during use. By way of example, the strain relief device (16) of the present invention preferably includes an elongate body (16) having a lumen (18) formed therethrough. The proximal (22) and distal portions (20) are bonded to the catheter tube (14). The inner diameter of the distal (20), the proximal portions (22) are only slightly larger than the outer diameter of the catheter tube (14). Each of the distal (20), and proximal portions (22) includes one or more vent areas (28) to allow air to escape from the central section (24).
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