abstract |
A catheter for use in the withdrawal or delivery of a fluid to a patient. The catheter includes an elongate body having outer and inner walls and an axial passageway extending the length thereof. The body has a proximal end and a terminal end. A plurality of secondary ports are located adjacent the primary port. The secondary ports are spaced apart from the primary port and from each other. The secondary ports have a radial passageway that forms an angle greater than 20° with respect to an axis of the axial passageway. |