Systems and methods for accessing the lumen of a vessel
US9861739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel. The apparatus includes a handheld device and a cartridge. The handheld device includes an imaging device attachment utilized to secure an image capturing instrument, an arm coupled to the imaging device attachment. The cartridge includes a sheath, needle or guidewire coupled to the cartridge. The sheath or needle extends to the insertion depth when fully advanced, thereby allowing the sheath, needle, or guidewire to access the lumen of a vessel.
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