ADAPTER FOR CATHETER INTRODUCER

摘要

P.F. 1686 PATENT An adapter 32 for a catheter introducer 31 wherein catheter 34 is passed into the body to transmit a medium through lumen 35 in catheter 34. Coupling means 95 is provided for compressing compression gland 48 against catheter 34 in a controlled manner in a catheter gripping position in Fig. 13, so that maximum resistance to catheter 34 pull-out is provided without distorting any medium transmitted by lumen 35. A related method is provided for sizing and using compression gland(s) 48.