Vein locator

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1990-12-06

1992-12-01

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604115, A61M 500

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051676290

ABSTRACT:
A vein locator for locating a vein of a patient for insertion of a venous access catheter. The locator comprises a sleeve partially encompassing the vein to be located, and a ring removably attached to the sleeve. The ring has protuberances around an opening wherein the protuberances can be felt through the skin of the patient to locate the vein. The opening surrounded by the protuberances defines the vein location for insertion of the catheter. The method of locating a vein and the method of inserting a venous access catheter is also contemplated by the invention.

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