Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for gaining percutaneous access to a body
- Patent Title (中): 用于获得经皮进入身体的方法和装置
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Application No.: US12022331Application Date: 2008-01-30
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Publication No.: US07682337B2Publication Date: 2010-03-23
- Inventor: Arman H. Valaie
- Applicant: Arman H. Valaie
- Applicant Address: US IN Bloomington
- Assignee: Cook Incorporated
- Current Assignee: Cook Incorporated
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Bloomington
- Agency: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
- Main IPC: A61M5/178
- IPC: A61M5/178
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to apparatus and methods for gaining percutaneous access to body anatomy, for example an organ or a body lumen. According to one aspect of the invention, an apparatus is provided comprising a needle and an outer sheath. The needle is receivable within the outer sheath and comprises a plurality of outer diameters. A distal portion of the needle has a lesser diameter than a proximal portion of the needle. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080188812A1 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GAINING PERCUTANEOUS ACCESS TO A BODY Public/Granted day:2008-08-07
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