Catheter insertion device including top-mounted advancement components
US10384039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a patient's body is disclosed. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly with a first finger pad is included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. A catheter advancement assembly with a second finger pad is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. The finger pads are positioned such that a user can begin to advance the second finger pad after advancing the first finger pad without substantially re-positioning the thumb or finger of the user so as to successively advance the guidewire and catheter.
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