Implantable intraosseous device for rapid vascular access
US5960797A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3247
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for rapid access to the bone marrow for the infusion of drugs and other fluids into the bone marrow; sampling the bone marrow; and monitoring the physical properties of the blood and bone marrow. These operations may proceed sequentially or simultaneously. A "smart" controller may be utilized to direct or control these operations. An implantable intraosseous needle assembly and various means for injecting, utilizing, and extracting that assembly into a bone containing bone marrow are disclosed.
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