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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 2021
Filed:
May. 11, 2017
Applicants:
Nunzio P. Pagano, Ii, Asheville, NC (US);
Peter L. Pagano, Raleigh, NC (US);
Inventors:
Nunzio P. Pagano, II, Asheville, NC (US);
Peter L. Pagano, Raleigh, NC (US);
Curtis W. Thornton, Pittsboro, NC (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 39/10 (2006.01); A61M 39/20 (2006.01); A61M 39/22 (2006.01); A61M 25/02 (2006.01); A61M 25/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 39/105 (2013.01); A61M 39/1011 (2013.01); A61M 39/20 (2013.01); A61M 39/22 (2013.01); A61M 25/0097 (2013.01); A61M 2025/0286 (2013.01); A61M 2039/1027 (2013.01); A61M 2039/1033 (2013.01); A61M 2039/1072 (2013.01); A61M 2039/1077 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel interchangeable lockable catheter having a cap, the cap locking onto a junction hub or base, and encasing at least one lumen proximally to the junction hub of a multi-lumen catheter, PICC line and the like. The interchangeable lockable catheter's cap and base may be made of more than one piece, and provide a locking mechanism sufficient to deter tampering, while providing a low profile, comfortable, sanitary, and efficient means of closing off lumens for patients leaving the treatment area.