System and method for introducing multiple medical devices
US8512389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for introducing a first elongate medical device and short wire guide that are coupled together into a work site and remotely disconnecting them within the work site such that a secondary device comprising a catheter member can be introduced over the wire guide to the work site, and/or a second wire guide can be introduced to the work site via a passageway of the primary access device. A separating member may be provided to remotely separate the wire guide from the elongate medical device.
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