Systems and methods for accessing the lumen of a vessel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8945011
APP PUB NO 20120259219A1
SERIAL NO

13080318

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An apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel. The apparatus includes a reusable handheld device and a disposable cartridge. The reusable handheld device includes a imaging device attachment utilized to secure an image capturing instrument, an arm coupled to the imaging device attachment, and a depth scale coupled to the arm, wherein the depth scale provides a scale indicating an insertion depth. The disposable cartridge attaches to the reusable handheld device. The disposable cartridge includes a sheath, needle or guidewire coupled to the disposable cartridge. The sheath or needle extends to the insertion depth when fully advanced, thereby allowing the sheath, needle, or guidewire to access the lumen of a vessel.

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HOUSTON MEDICAL ROBOTICS INC17225 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 350 HOUSTON TX 77058

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dannecker, Bruce W League City, US 7 145
Goodwin, Katherine E Houston, US 7 145
Lacey, Joseph M Hartselle, US 7 145
Sheldon, Jeffery J League City, US 11 220
Smith, Kenneth R League City, US 111 3422

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