System and methods for a non linear needle guide
US11439773B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
2References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device is disclosed including a needle guide. The needle guide includes abase, a guide member, and a handle arrangement. The base defines a base channel and the guide member includes a guide member channel in communication with one another and configured for receiving a flexible needle. The guide member includes a non-linear portion and is generally flexible to accommodate passage of a flexible needle through a corresponding portion of the guide member channel. The handle arrangement is configured to accommodate stabilization of the needle guide during deployment.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.