Guidewire compatible port and method for inserting same
US7033335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0235
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An access port assembly having an attachable catheter allows for inserting a guidewire into the catheter to aid in the placement of the integral catheter while still attached to the access port assembly. A method is described for placing an access port fixedly attached to a catheter into a patient using a guidewire inserted into the catheter.
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