A multifunction adaptor for an open-ended catheter that allows placement of the catheter without risk of air embolism or blood loss through the open (proximal) end of the catheter body. The present design allows passage of a standard guidewire for “over the guidewire” placement techniques and a connection...http://www.google.fr/patents/US8083728?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US8083728 - Multifunction adaptor for an open-ended catheter