Inventors:
Rita Mankus - Lafayette IN, US
Stephen Ash - Lafayette IN, US
International Classification:
A61M005/00, A61B019/00, A61M031/00, A61M025/00
US Classification:
604/500000, 604/523000, 604/181000, 604/403000
Abstract:
This invention generally relates to devices (), methods and kits for use in connection with catheters, and more particularly to devices, methods and kits for infusing a liquid into a catheter, such as, for example, transcutaneous body access catheter. In one aspect, the invention involves infusing a lock solution into an indwelling catheter for preventing occlusion of the catheter and for inhibiting infection.