Guide inserts for insertable medical tools and associated method thereof
US11039855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3411
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guide insert for use in insertion of a medical tool into a patient and an associated method of using the guide insert in a medical device are disclosed. The guide insert includes a base sized and shaped to be inserted into an opening of a grid of the medical device, a rotatable structure configured to fit on or within the base, and a securing cap configured to secure the rotatable structure to the base and to prevent rotation of the rotatable structure when secured.
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