Abdominal tissue support for femoral puncture procedures
US7455649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/03
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An abdominal tissue support for supporting excess abdominal adipose tissue away from the femoral crease to facilitate the maintenance of a sterile field for femoral puncture procedures. The abdominal tissue support may generally include a waist belt, at least one support apron affixed to the waist belt and a strap arrangement. The abdominal tissue support may also include a movable support apron slidable along the length of the waist belt. The strap arrangement may be securable at a patient's shoulders or to a fixture located near the patient's head.
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