Tool for facilitating the connecting of a catheter or other tubular member onto a guide-wire without access to the ends of the guide-wire
US6869417B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An attachment tool to facilitate the attachment of a catheter or similar elongated instrument to a guide-wire or other elongated guide member, without requiring access to either end of said wire or member. Said tool providing repeatable and reliable alignment of components to be attached, while being operated with a single hand. Said tool further facilitating the attachment of a plurality of catheters or instruments to a single wire or member.
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