Systems and methods for positioning a catheter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8971994
APP PUB NO 20130217999A1
SERIAL NO

13858782

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A method for displaying a position of a medical device, such as a catheter, during insertion thereof into a patient. In one example embodiment, the method includes obtaining a first set of detected position data relating to a location marker, such as a permanent magnet, then determining a possible first position thereof. A first confidence level relating to a match between the first set of detected position data and a first set of predicted position data is assigned. A determination is made whether the first confidence level meets or exceeds a first threshold. If the first confidence level meets or exceeds the first threshold, a determination is then made whether the first position of the location marker is within a first detection zone. If the first position of the location marker is within the first detection zone, the first position of the location marker is displayed.

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  • C. R. BARD, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burnside, Eddie K Bountiful, US 65 4807
Golden, Robert N Kirkland, US 35 5308
Lee, Rand W Seattle, US 9 736
Messerly, Shayne Kaysville, US 69 2891

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