| abstract |
Multipurpose catheter including a small diameter cylindrical body including a first end, a second end, and at least three internal non-coaxial channels. A connection mechanism is disposed adjacent the first end for communicating with the non-coaxial channels. The connection mechanism comprises an ergonomic monobloc head which is sealingly attached to the first end of the cylindrical body. The monobloc head comprises a bulged wall having at least three independent inlets for communicating with the three non-coaxial channels via bores and two walls which continue from the bulged wall. An inwardly curved connecting wall is also included. The connecting wall is disposed adjacent the first end of the cylindrical body and connects the two walls. The two walls comprise first opposite facing inclined surfaces and second opposite facing inclined surfaces having a different inclination. One of the at least three channels is adapted to provide communication between at least one of the independent inlets and an elastically deformable balloon disposed adjacent the second end. Two of the at least three channels are adapted to allow the introduction of one of a liquid and a surgical mandrin. The ergonomic monobloc head is adapted to be gripped by a user. |