Separable insertion tool

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1991-05-08

1993-02-23

Wilson, John J.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604160, 604167, A61M 5178

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051886057

ABSTRACT:
A catheter insertion tool for the insertion of fragile catheters through a hemostatic valve without damage to the fragile catheter. The catheter insertion tool includes a manipulator body with a "V" slot narrowing to a line of weakness that extends the length of both the manipulator body and attached tubular portion. In the preferred embodiment of the catheter insertion tool the line of weakness is a slit extending through the wall of the catheter extension tool.

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