Needle insertion systems and methods
US7766839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3413
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of a needle insertion system and method are disclosed. One method embodiment includes transmitting a sound beam along an axis to contact a blood vessel; receiving the reflected sound beam from the blood vessel; processing the reflected sound beam to detect the location of the blood vessel; and, responsive to the detection, receiving a needle in a guideway that is oriented parallel to the axis.
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