Catheter placing instrument
US11364050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter placing instrument is provided. The catheter placing instrument includes an elongated body that extends in a longitudinal direction from a proximal end to a distal end. The elongated body has a top surface configured to receive a catheter extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The elongated body includes a catheter insertion section and a grip section. The catheter insertion section includes a catheter locking clamp located at the distal end of the elongated body, and the grip section includes a catheter guide. The catheter placing instrument can be used to place or implant any tubular medical device within a patient's body. A method of placing a tubular medical device at a deep location within a patient's body is also provided.
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