Selectable angle needle guide
US9974516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/427
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle guide assembly for inserting a needle into the body of a patient in order to access a subcutaneous target, such as a vessel, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the needle guide assembly comprises a needle guide body that is configured to at least indirectly and removably attach to an image producing device, such as an ultrasound probe. The needle guide body defines at least first and second elongate guide channels. Each guide channel defines a unique insertion angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the ultrasound probe. Further, each guide channel is configured to accept needles of differing gauges.
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