Methods and systems for advancing a catheter to a target site
US11065018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter has a cannulated guiding rail extending therethrough, an advance segment of the rail extending at least about 10 cm beyond the distal end of the catheter. The catheter and rail are advanced over a guidewire until the distal end of the advance segment is at a target vascular site. The catheter is thereafter advanced along the rail to the target vascular site.
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