Patent ID: 8998848
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for accessing bone marrow of a sternum comprising: a intraosseous device having a penetrator with a tip operable to penetrate the sternum; a driver operable to insert a portion of the intraosseous device into the sternum, the driver having an exterior surface configured to be grasped by the user; wherein the driver further comprises: a handle having a first surface with a generally dome shaped configuration extending from the first surface; the dome shaped portion ergonomically designed to fit the palm of an operator; and a connector extending from the first surface of the handle; and the connector operable to releasably engage the driver with the intraosseous device; a guide operable to locate the driver and intraosseous device at an insertion site on the sternum; the guide having an elongated cavity operable to receive a portion of the intraosseous device therein; the elongated cavity in the guide defined in part by a first opening operable to receive the portion of the intraosseous device therethrough; and the elongated cavity in the guide having a second opening sized to accommodate releasably engaging the driver with the intraosseous device and to accommodate inserting the intraosseous device into the sternum using the driver; where the apparatus is configured such that the distance between the tip and the exterior surface of the driver will remain substantially constant during insertion of the intraosseous device into the sternum.