Patent ID: 7637863
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A wire guide holder for securing an elongate medical device relative to a second medical device, the wire guide holder comprising: a spine; and a plurality of projections extending outwardly from the spine, wherein the elongate medical device is woven through the plurality of projections to thereby secure the elongate medical device against axial movement relative to the second medical device, the plurality of projections configured to frictionally engage opposing sides of the elongate medical device at spaced apart locations and guide the elongate medical device along a non-linear pathway, wherein the second medical device is an elongate medical tube, and wherein the wire guide holder further comprises: a body connected to the spine, the body having an attachment portion configured for attachment to the elongate medical tube; and a seal supported by the body, wherein the seal comprises a rubber housing and a foam disk disposed within the rubber housing, the seal having a passageway therethrough, wherein the passageway is configured to sealingly receive the elongate medical device.