Apparatus and methods for guiding a needle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6689142
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09450599

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A needle guiding apparatus includes a base, a guide assembly, and an imaging sight. The base defines an opening that extends through the base. The guide assembly includes at least one passage, and the guide assembly is disposed within the opening of the base. The guide assembly also is rotatable about at least one axis. The imaging sight is disposed adjacent the passage. An entry needle can be inserted through the needle guiding apparatus and into a body. Devices and methods according to the present invention allow a medical professional to accurately and rapidly place a probe, such as a needle, in a patient.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chu, Michael S H Brookline, MA 274 9755
Tremaglio, Jr Anthony R Hopkinton, MA 5 1440
Ward, Tim E Bedford, IN 20 2077

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