Apparatus and method for cannulation of vascular access vessel
US11925781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/584
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for rotatable selection of sites for cannulation with a needle along a subcutaneous vascular access vessel. The cannulation site selection apparatus comprises a template having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of visible markings on the outer surface of the template. The template is adapted to be disposed adjacent the subcutaneous vascular access vessel such that the markings align with the cannulation sites along the vascular access vessel for selecting a site for cannulation with a needle into the vascular access vessel.
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