US5448993A
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Guidewire advancement system
Assignee: Arrow International Investment Corp
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Filing: 1994-03-31
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Granted: 1995-09-12
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Expires: 2014-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A guidewire advancement system for inserting catheter guidewires into blood vessels, and more particularly a guidewire dispensing system for the controlled sterile insertion of a coiled spring guidewire to avoid infection of the patient. The system provides for the transmission of an electrical signal by the guidewire to determine its location within the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur S. Lynch
- 👤 A. Walter MacEachern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/09; A61M25/09041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of advancing a guidewire into a blood vessel comprising: providing a guidewire having a curved, flexible distal tip, a casing in which the guidewire can be positioned and a straightener coupled to the casing, the straightener having an aperture through which a portion of the guidewire can be manually engaged and an exit point through which the guidewire can be displaced; positioning the curved distal tip of the guidewire in a tube in the straightener to straighten the curved distal end of the guidewire; inserting the straightened distal end of the guidewire into the blood vessel of a patient; manually engaging the guidewire directly through the aperture in the straightener; and applying a lateral frictional force to the guidewire through the aperture to advance the guidewire relative to the straightener and the aperture and into the blood vessel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of advancing a guidewire into a blood vessel comprising: providing a guidewire having a curved, flexible distal tip, a casing in which the guidewire can be positioned and a straightener coupled to the casing, the straightener having an aperture through which a portion of the guidewire can be manually engaged and an exit point through which the guidewire can be displaced; positioning the curved distal tip of the guidewire in a tube in the straightener to straighten the curved distal end of the guidewire; inserting the straightened distal end of the guidewire into the blood vessel of a patient; manually engaging the guidewire directly through the aperture in the straightener; and applying a lateral frictional force to the guidewire through the aperture to advance the guidewire relative to the straightener and the aperture and into the blood vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the positioning step further comprises manually engaging the guidewire through the aperture and moving the guidewire relative to the straightener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising providing a holder element to hold one end of the casing relative to a second portion of the casing such that the casing is in the shape of a loop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising positioning an exit opening from the tube adjacent to a needle or cannula previously inserted into the blood vessel and moving the straightened guidewire tip through the needle or cannula into the blood vessel.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
166 words
A method of advancing a guidewire into a blood vessel comprising: providing a guidewire having a curved, flexible distal tip, a casing in which the guidewire can be positioned and a straightener coupled to the casing, the straightener having an aperture that exposes a portion of the guidewire, a straightening tube in which the curved distal tip can be straightened, and an exit point through which the guidewire can be displaced; providing a cannula and inserting said cannula into the blood vessel; positioning the curved distal tip of the guidewire in the tube of the straightener to straighten the curved distal end of the guidewire; inserting the straightened distal end of the guidewire into the blood vessel of a patient through the cannula; manually engaging, without intervening mechanical assistance, the guidewire directly through the aperture in the straightener; and applying a lateral frictional force to the guidewire through the aperture to advance the guidewire relative to the straightener and the aperture and into the blood vessel.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
166 words
A method of advancing a guidewire into a blood vessel comprising: providing a guidewire having a curved, flexible distal tip, a casing in which the guidewire can be positioned and a straightener coupled to the casing, the straightener having an aperture that exposes a portion of the guidewire, a straightening tube in which the curved distal tip can be straightened, and an exit point through which the guidewire can be displaced; providing a cannula and inserting said cannula into the blood vessel; positioning the curved distal tip of the guidewire in the tube of the straightener to straighten the curved distal end of the guidewire; inserting the straightened distal end of the guidewire into the blood vessel of a patient through the cannula; manually engaging, without intervening mechanical assistance, the guidewire directly through the aperture in the straightener; and applying a lateral frictional force to the guidewire through the aperture to advance the guidewire relative to the straightener and the aperture and into the blood vessel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the positioning step further comprises manually engaging the guidewire through the aperture and moving the guidewire relative to the straightener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 5 further comprising providing a holder element to hold one end of the casing relative to a second portion of the casing such that the casing is in the shape of a loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the step of providing the cannula comprises providing it in the form of a needle such that the method further comprises positioning the exit point from the tube adjacent to the needle previously inserted into the blood vessel and moving the straightened guidewire tip through the needle into the blood vessel.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
166 words
A method of advancing a guidewire into a blood vessel comprising: providing a guidewire having a curved, flexible distal tip within a hollow casing, a distal portion of the guidewire extending through an outlet of the casing and a straightener coupled to the casing, the straightener having an aperture that exposes a portion of the guidewire and an exit point adjacent the aperture through which the guidewire can be displaced; providing a holder to connect a first end of the casing to a second end of the casing; positioning the curved distal tip of the guidewire in the straightener to straighten the curved distal end of the guidewire; inserting the straightened distal end of the guidewire into the blood vessel of a patient; manually engaging, without intervening mechanical assistance, the guidewire directly through the aperture in the straightener; and applying a lateral frictional force to the guidewire through the aperture to advance the guidewire relative to the straightener and the aperture and into the blood vessel.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
166 words
A method of advancing a guidewire into a blood vessel comprising: providing a guidewire having a curved, flexible distal tip within a hollow casing, a distal portion of the guidewire extending through an outlet of the casing and a straightener coupled to the casing, the straightener having an aperture that exposes a portion of the guidewire and an exit point adjacent the aperture through which the guidewire can be displaced; providing a holder to connect a first end of the casing to a second end of the casing; positioning the curved distal tip of the guidewire in the straightener to straighten the curved distal end of the guidewire; inserting the straightened distal end of the guidewire into the blood vessel of a patient; manually engaging, without intervening mechanical assistance, the guidewire directly through the aperture in the straightener; and applying a lateral frictional force to the guidewire through the aperture to advance the guidewire relative to the straightener and the aperture and into the blood vessel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the positioning step further comprises manually engaging the guidewire through the aperture and moving the distal tip of the guidewire into the straightener.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 9 further comprising providing the hollow casing shaped in a loop.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the inserting step further comprises positioning the exit point adjacent to a needle or cannula previously inserted into the blood vessel and moving the straightened guidewire tip through the needle or cannula into the blood vessel.
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