Intraosseous device and methods for accessing bone marrow in the sternum and other target areas
US8998848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided to access bone marrow at various target areas. Such apparatus may include an intraosseous device operable to penetrate bone at a selected target area and a depth limiter operable to control depth of penetration of the intraosseous device into bone and associated bone marrow. A manual driver and a guide may be included to optimize optimum insertion of the intraosseous device at a selected insertion site on a sternum.
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