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System and methods for advancing a catheter

  • US 7,276,044 B2
  • Filed: 05/03/2002
  • Issued: 10/02/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of moving an elongate medical device having proximal and distal ends, the method comprising laying and pressing a portion of the elongate medical device between the proximal and distal ends between an opposed pair of wheels on opposite sides of a slot in the base of an advancer, moving a cover to at least partially close the slot to retain the device in the slot, and turning at least one of the wheels to move the device;

  • wherein moving the cover causes at least one of the wheels to protrude into the slot.

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