Inventors:
Jon W. Austin - Phoenix AZ
James R. Pluth - Scottsdale AZ
Barry A. Cassidy - Scottsdale AZ
Assignee:
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research - MN
International Classification:
A61M 2500
Abstract:
A multiple section connector for a catheter drainage tube employed with the body which connector will break away or separate when a predetermined pulling or traction force is applied. The sections are joined having a predetermined frictional engagement. The invention may include a protective expandable sheath to maintain sterility. A check valve may be inserted in the tubing to restrict flow through the tubing to one direction.