Patent ID: 7479126
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus to puncture a blood vessel, comprising: an elongate body; a pusher member positioned adjacent to a first end of the elongate body; a gentle flow tip directly coupled to a second end of the elongate body such that a portion of the elongate body extends between the pusher member and the gentle flow tip, said gentle flow tip having an outer curvature; a blade positioned around the outer curvature of the gentle flow tip; a blade extension coupled between the pusher member and the blade, wherein a portion of the blade extension extends along an outer surface of the elongate body; and a plurality of support members having an aperture to receive at least a portion of the blade extension, wherein the plurality of support members position at least a portion of the blade extension on an exterior of the elongate body.