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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2009
Robert a Morris, Milton, MA (US);
Rita Ann Morris, Legal Representative, Milton, MA (US);
Cliff Karl, Buzzards Bay, MA (US);
Kurt Green, Wrentham, MA (US);
Tony Sacchetti, Quincy, MA (US);
Chris Dubeau, Attleboro, MA (US);
Stephen Murray, North Attleboro, MA (US);
James a Walls, Dunwoody, GA (US);
Robert A Morris, Milton, MA (US);
Rita Ann Morris, legal representative, Milton, MA (US);
Cliff Karl, Buzzards Bay, MA (US);
Kurt Green, Wrentham, MA (US);
Tony Sacchetti, Quincy, MA (US);
Chris Dubeau, Attleboro, MA (US);
Stephen Murray, North Attleboro, MA (US);
James A Walls, Dunwoody, GA (US);
Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A urology catheter is provided that includes an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The body defines at least one lumen. A tip has a proximal end that is disposed in abutting relation with the distal end of the body such that the body is fixed with the tip. The tip defines a lateral opening that is defined by a wall including an external radius disposed in transition with an outer surface of the tip and an internal radius disposed in transition with an inner surface of the tip. The external radius has a non-perpendicular profile with the outer surface of the tip. An expandable member has a proximal portion disposed about the body and a distal portion disposed about the tip. A method of manufacturing the urology catheter is provided.