Percutaneous catheter introducer
US5368574A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A percutaneous catheter introducer having a tube with tube handle, a seal housing containing a seal, and a needle with a needle handle. The needle is extended through the seal housing and tube. The needle and tube are percutaneously inserted into an anatomical body cavity. The needle is removed and a catheter is inserted. The seal housing can be removed in order to use the tube for aspiration. Alternatively, the seal is positioned within the tube handle.
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