Becton Dickinson and Co patented a method for treating patients using a catheter insertion device. The device includes a needle, catheter, guidewire, and thumbwheel for easy insertion into blood vessels. The method involves inserting the needle and catheter, advancing the guidewire, moving the catheter over the guidewire, and removing the needle. GlobalData’s report on Becton Dickinson and Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Becton Dickinson and Co, Wearable drug delivery devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. Becton Dickinson and Co's grant share as of February 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Method for treating a patient using a catheter insertion device
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11925778B2) discloses a method for treating a patient involving a unique catheter insertion device. The method includes inserting a catheter with a needle and guidewire into a patient's blood vessel, rotating a thumbwheel to advance the guidewire without moving the catheter, extending the catheter further into the vessel over the guidewire, and finally removing the needle and guidewire from the catheter. The device also features a blood flashback chamber for observing blood in the chamber before advancing the guidewire, ensuring proper placement.
Furthermore, the patent claims detail additional features of the catheter insertion device, such as the orientation of the thumbwheel, engagement with a friction wheel for guidewire advancement, and the design of the guidewire with a coiled configuration. The method also involves an actuator mechanism for retracting the needle and guidewire simultaneously, enhancing the efficiency of the procedure. The patent highlights various configurations of the guidewire coils and their transition during the insertion process, emphasizing the precision and effectiveness of the device in treating patients. Overall, the patented method and device offer a novel approach to catheter insertion, potentially improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency in medical settings.
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