Resource information key for an insertable medical device
First Claim
1. A medical method, comprising:
- providing a peripherally inserted central catheter access line comprising;
an internal portion including a catheter designed for intravascular insertion into a patient; and
an external portion designed to remain outside of the patient;
positioning a visible internet-based resource information key at a predetermined key location on the external portion;
inserting the internal portion into the patient;
viewing the internet-based resource information key on the external portion;
accessing the internet and entering the internet-based resource information key; and
acquiring information about the peripherally inserted central catheter access line.
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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. A medical method, comprising:
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providing a peripherally inserted central catheter access line comprising; an internal portion including a catheter designed for intravascular insertion into a patient; and an external portion designed to remain outside of the patient; positioning a visible internet-based resource information key at a predetermined key location on the external portion; inserting the internal portion into the patient; viewing the internet-based resource information key on the external portion; accessing the internet and entering the internet-based resource information key; and acquiring information about the peripherally inserted central catheter access line. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A medical method, comprising:
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providing a peripherally inserted central catheter access line comprising; an internal portion including a catheter designed for intravascular insertion into a patient; an external portion configured to remain outside of the patient; and a catheter stabilization device designed to secure the peripherally inserted central catheter access line in position; positioning a visible internet-based resource information key at a predetermined key location on the catheter stabilization device; inserting the internal portion into the patient; viewing the internet-based resource information key on the external portion; accessing the internet and entering the internet-based resource information key; and acquiring information about the peripherally inserted central catheter access line. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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