(19)
(11) EP 1 328 223 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
29.08.2002

(43) Date of publication:
23.07.2003 Bulletin 2003/30

(21) Application number: 01975480.3

(22) Date of filing: 27.09.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61F 7/12
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0130/250
(87) International publication number:
WO 0202/6285 (04.04.2002 Gazette 2002/12)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 28.09.2000 US 671114

(71) Applicant: Alsius Corporation
Irvine,California 92618 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • EVANS, Scott, M.
    Santa Ana, CA 92705 (US)
  • ALIBERTO, Anthony, C.
    Laguna Hills, CA 92618 (US)
  • WORTHEN, William, J.
    Coto de Caza, CA 92679 (US)

(74) Representative: Viering, Jentschura & Partner 
Postfach 22 14 43
80504 München
80504 München (DE)

   


(54) KIT OF PARTS INCLUDING A CENTRAL VENOUS LINE CATHETER HAVING A TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM