Patent ID: 6176852
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A device for improving the handling of a catheter guide wire comprising:a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a wire receiving lumen extends longitudinally therethrough for receiving a guide wire,a clamping means for clamping a guide wire inside the longitudinally extending lumen, anda tubular extension projecting from the distal end of the body in the direction of the longitudinally extending lumen, wherein the tubular extension is adapted to be moved longitudinally relative to the body segment, and wherein the tubular extension is collapsible telescopically; andthe wire receiving lumen extending longitudinally through the tubular extension to a distal opening defined by the tubular extension; andwherein the distal opening is sized to allow insertion of a guide wire into the wire receiving lumen and the wire receiving lumen is sized to allow a guide wire to extend through the device.