Matthew K Rich

US Patent:

20150231364, Aug 20, 2015

Filed:

May 1, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/702580

Inventors:

- Murray Hill NJ, US
Rex A. Ribelin - Midvale UT, US
Thomas S. Russell - Sandy UT, US
Jason R. Stats - Layton UT, US
Joshua D. Sherwood - Sandy UT, US
Jay A. Muse - Salt Lake City UT, US
Andrew C. Sheffield - Kaysville UT, US
Matthew C. Rich - Herriman UT, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/01
A61M 25/09
A61M 25/00
A61M 25/06

Abstract:

An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a patient's body is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. Guidewire and catheter locking systems are also disclosed.