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US8998943B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8998943-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414295224-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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A needle access assembly and method for obtaining percutaneous needle access with little or no fluoroscopy. The method can include selecting a target for percutaneous access, directing a laser guide at a desired needle-insertion angle and in line with the selected target, aligning the needle access assembly with the laser, and inserting the needle into the target.
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What is claimed is: 1. A needle access device configured for insertion into a patient with reduced fluoroscopy, the device comprising: a needle connected to a hub portion, the hub portion comprising: an opaque cap portion positioned at the proximal end of the hub such that light from a proximal light source is first incident on the cap portion; a non-opaque body portion positioned between the opaque cap portion and the needle, the non-opaque body portion being at least partiall…
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- What does patent US8998943B2 cover?
- A needle access assembly and method for obtaining percutaneous needle access with little or no fluoroscopy. The method can include selecting a target for percutaneous access, directing a laser guide at a desired needle-insertion angle and in line with the selected target, aligning the needle access assembly with the laser, and inserting the needle into the target.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine, Univ Loma Linda, Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Loma Linda University School of Medicine; Loma Linda University
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B5/061. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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