Catheter grip and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9707375
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13047175

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The present invention includes an apparatus for gripping a catheter and methods employing it. The catheter grip can be configured to surround a shaft of a catheter and allow a person to manipulate the catheter without the person touching the insertable length of the catheter. The method includes grasping the gripping apparatus for removing the catheter from its package and for inserting the catheter into an urethra.

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  • ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conway, Anthony J Chatfield, US 46 2036
Grinde, Sarah L Spring Grove, US 11 106
McLeod, Patrick H Pulborough, GB 4 90
Wiste, Jeremy M Stewartville, US 4 55

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