A Superior System for Catheter Needle Placement
The technology proposes a device which can precisely place catheters into targeted anatomical feature, such as a vein, an artery, or a tumor using ultrasonic imaging for guidance. This device guides the placement of the catheter needle very accurately, replacing manual needle placement methods with an ultrasonic probe, a mechanical firing mechanism that both holds the catheter needle and deploys it into the target, and a miniature imaging/aiming display - integrated to form a single handheld system. The device is connected to an external ultrasound machine that provides the target imaging on the device's display panel. The display also serves as a graphical user interface to enable both accurate alignment and depth/penetration information to the target. The catheter needle is deployed by a stored energy mechanism. The image stability can be monitored to prevent deployment should unexpected dynamic conditions arise. The device also includes sensors to verify the accurate placement of the catheter.
Sector: Pharmaceuticals
Country: India
Area of Application: Medical industry
Keywords: catheter, needle placement.
Advantages: Predictable mechanical motion to ease the difficulty associated with accurate catheter placement. Device allow less experienced staff to achieve results. comparable to more experienced staff. A standalone device Provide adequate information for targeting purposes.
Environmental aspects: Not Applicable
Development Status: Laboratory Model
Legal Protection: Patent
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Transfer Terms: Technology Licensing
Target Countries: India
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