Guide wire dispenser apparatus and method
US5827202A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guide wire dispenser which is used to introduce a guide wire into the body using one hand. The dispenser utilizes a trigger grip configuration which is arranged in combination with a thumb access platform to provide accurate single-handed control of guide wire delivery to the body. A dual trigger configuration is also disclosed which provides the capability to dispense a guide wire from two different nozzles in a single device.
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