Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Medical Devices
Medical Devices
WIRE AND CATHETER ORGANIZER FOR ENDOVASCULAR PROCEDURE
WARF: P220080US01

Inventors: Dai Yamanouchi


The Invention
A UW-Madison surgeon has developed a wire organizer to secure guide wires and catheters during procedures. One embodiment of the organizer is in the form of a plastic disk with features allowing for easy insertion of coiled guide wires and catheters through a side cutout. The secured wire can be pulled out of the disk by holding and pulling the entire coiled wire, or by simply pulling the end of the wire while the rest of the wire is still secured inside the holder.
Applications
Endovascular procedures
Interventional radiology
Angiograms
Key Benefits
Secures guidewires during procedures
Efficient handling of multiple guidewires
Additional Information
For More Information About the Inventors
For current licensing status, please contact Jeanine Burmania at [javascript protected email address] or 608-960-9846

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