Tubing assembly and signal generator placement control device and method for use with catheter guidance systems
US9579488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubing assembly having a signal generator placement control device for use in conjunction with electronic catheter guidance systems. The control device facilitates control of the position the guidance systems' signal generator relative to the end of the tubing assembly. The tubing assembly includes a tubular insulator coupled to one end of the control device, and the tubing assembly includes a tubular connector attached to the other end of control device. Also, the tubing assembly includes a catheter attached to the tubular connector and an end member attached to the catheter.
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