Rotation tool for medical guidewire

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5219332
SERIAL NO

07984227

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A gripping-knob rotation tool for attachment to a medical guidewire as used in angioplasty and other medical procedures. The tool is installed laterally over the guidewire at any desired position along the length of the wire, and is secured thereto by a simple rotational or twisting motion. The tool provides a convenient gripping surface during rotation or translational movement of the guidewire, and is adjustable for repositioning along the length of the wire after initial engagement.

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  • MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lampropoulos, Fred P Salt Lake City, UT 88 4481
Nelson, Arlin D Midvale, UT 12 580

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