Venous return catheter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4639252
SERIAL NO

06720172

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A venous return catheter is provided having a first diameter distal portion suitable for insertion in a vena cava, a second, larger diameter proximal portion, and a transition portion forming a smooth transition between the first and second diameter portions. Drainage openings are provided in both the proximal and distal catheter portions. The catheter is of unitary construction, having a smooth bore through its entire length. It is also constructed from a soft, resilient material, but is reinforced with a harder, stiffer material in the region of the proximal drainage openings. The catheter may also be provided with wire reinforcement. The catheter is manufactured by a dip-molding process utilizing a male mandrel as a form.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONONE EDWARDS WAY IRVINE CA 92614

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foster, John B Rolling Hills Estates, CA 1 173
Foster, Robert D San Pedro, CA 12 287
Kelly, Michael N Salt Lake City, UT 3 238

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