Catheter insertion device with blood analyzer
US10143413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0693
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method yielding a blood analysis employable in combination with an introducer for a catheter for a concurrent testing of blood from the introducer flash chamber during placement of a venous catheter. The device employs a colorimetric blood analysis to provide the user a visually discernable alert to the results of tested blood concurrent with the placement of the catheter with the introducer.
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