Resource information key for an insertable medical device
First Claim
1. An insertable medical device for establishing intravascular access to a patient, wherein the insertable medical device is a peripherally inserted central catheter access line comprising:
- an internal portion including a catheter configured for intravascular insertion into the patient; and
an external portion configured to remain outside of the patient, the external portion of the peripherally inserted central catheter access line including a resource information key visibly positioned at a predetermined key location on the external portion, the resource information key indicating a Uniform Resource Locator.
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Abstract
A system by which resource information relating to an insertable medical device, such as an intravascular catheter, can be identified by its source so as to be accessed by a practitioner, caregiver, or patient, is disclosed. In particular, a resource information key is included at a predetermined key location on or proximate to the medical device, wherein the key indicates the source of the resource information. In one example embodiment, therefore, an insertable medical device for establishing intravascular access to a patient, such as a peripherally inserted central catheter (“PICC”), is disclosed and comprises: an internal portion configured for intravascular insertion into the patient, and a portion external to the patient. The exterior portion of the PICC includes a resource information key that is positioned at a predetermined key location. The resource information key indicates a website where a user can acquire the resource information relating to the medical device.
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6 Claims
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1. An insertable medical device for establishing intravascular access to a patient, wherein the insertable medical device is a peripherally inserted central catheter access line comprising:
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an internal portion including a catheter configured for intravascular insertion into the patient; and an external portion configured to remain outside of the patient, the external portion of the peripherally inserted central catheter access line including a resource information key visibly positioned at a predetermined key location on the external portion, the resource information key indicating a Uniform Resource Locator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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