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MEDICAL DEVICE THAT REDUCES FRICTION BETWEEN TWO CONTACTING COMPONENTS

Application US20260083940A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Andrew James Schaubhut, Scott E. Brechbiel, Ryan V. Wales

Abstract

A medical device configured to create a lubricating barrier between two surfaces to reduce frictional forces, which may facilitate movement of an elongated member with respect to a device. In some examples, a medical device may include an elongated member including a sidewall defining a lumen, where the elongated member includes a perforated section with a plurality of holes that extend through the sidewall. A device may include a connector configured to connect an open end of the lumen to a fluid transfer device to receive lubricating fluid.

CPC Classifications

A61M 25/09 A61M 25/0032 A61M 25/0662 A61M 39/10 A61M 2025/0037 A61M 2025/0681 A61M 2025/09058 A61M 2039/1077 A61M 2205/0222

Filing Date

2025-09-17

Application No.

19331789