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Method and apparatus for introducing catheters

  • US 20040220584A1
  • Filed: 05/02/2003
  • Published: 11/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for introducing a catheter through a body opening along an insertion axis, said apparatus comprising:

  • at least one arm having an end portion configured to extend into the body opening along the insertion axis, said arm being configured to extend adjacent an external catheter surface; and

    a surface extending from said end portion of said arm at an angle to said insertion axis, said surface being configured to extend at least partially within an aperture formed in the catheter.

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