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Stylet with improved threadability

US11918765B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateMar 2, 2023
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/0266
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly is provided for accessing a superior vena cava of a patient without visualization of a vasculature of the patient. A stylet has an elongated body including a core wire disposed within a tubular body, the core wire having a pre-formed shape in a first state and a straightened shape in a second state. A first portion of the core wire has a substantially straight shape in the first state. A second portion of the core wire has a first pre-formed bend in the first state. A third portion of the core wire has a substantially straight shape in the first state. A fourth portion of the core wire has a second pre-formed bend in the first state. A fifth portion of the core wire has a substantially straight shape in the first state and includes a narrow segment that increases deflection of the distal tip.

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