Rotation tool for medical guidewire

Details Rotation tool for medical guidewire Rotation tool for medical guidewire

1992-11-30

1993-06-15

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604159, 128657, 128772, A61B 500

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052193322

ABSTRACT:
A gripping-knob rotation tool for attachment to a medical guidewire as used in angioplasty and other medical procedures. The tool is installed laterally over the guidewire at any desired position along the length of the wire, and is secured thereto by a simple rotational or twisting motion. The tool provides a convenient gripping surface during rotation or translational movement of the guidewire, and is adjustable for repositioning along the length of the wire after initial engagement.

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