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Through the needle catheter insertion device and technique

US4994040A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1990
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0637
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A through the needle catheter device is described which includes apparatus for threading a catheter into a blood vessel. The apparatus is irreversible during the threading process. The catheter device also includes means for irreversibly withdrawing and splitting the needle. A technique is provided for inserting the needle, threading the catheter, and withdrawing the needle from a patient.

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