Guidewire compatible port and method for inserting same

Details Guidewire compatible port and method for inserting same Guidewire compatible port and method for inserting same

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Sirmons, Kevin C. (Department: 3767)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S288020, C604S502000

Reexamination Certificate

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07033335

ABSTRACT:
An access port assembly having an attachable catheter allows for inserting a guidewire into the catheter to aid in the placement of the integral catheter while still attached to the access port assembly. A method is described for placing an access port fixedly attached to a catheter into a patient using a guidewire inserted into the catheter.

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