Abstract: A pericatheter device is disclosed for enabling the introduction of contrast medium into the urethra and bladder neck of a patient with a catheter indwelling to enable radiographic visualization without removal of the catheter. The device has a crescent-shaped elongate member, a mating member for mating with a syringe, and a spacer member coupling the elongate member and mating member. A straight through-bore is provided from the mating member through the spacer member and through the elongate member so that a liquid contrast medium can be injected therethrough.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 1991
Date of Patent:
October 19, 1993
Assignee:
Center for Urological Treatment & Research
Inventors:
William L. Furlow, L. Dean Knoll, Ralph C. Benson, Jr., Russel R. Voght