SPLITTABLE MULTIPLE CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF INSERTING THE SAME

摘要

A multiple lumen catheter assembly (10'), and methods for inserting the same are provided. The assembly (10') includes a split membrane (46') joining a first catheter (26') and a second catheter (30') for allowing the catheters to be at least partially longitudinally split from each other. Each catheter has at least one lumen (28', 32') extending longitudinally through the catheter. One method for inserting the assembly (10') includes making an incision near the area to be catheterized, at least partially splitting the distal end regions of the catheters from each other by splitting apart the split membrane (46'), inserting the distal end regions of the catheters in a juxtaposed relation through the incision, and into the area to by catheterized.