Patent ID: 6238404
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A multipurpose medical device comprising:an intravascular elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end wherein the elongated tubular member tapers from a large diameter at the proximal end to a narrower diameter at the distal end;a valve having at least a first and second opening, the first opening being coupled to the proximal end of the elongated tubular member;a connecting tube disengagably coupled to the second opening of the valve;an intravascular cylindrical sleeve slidably mounted on a portion of the elongated tubular member and having at least on radial groove configured for guiding a suture needle; anda plurality of diameter indicia marks located on the elongated tubular member,wherein the intravascular cylindrical sleeve slides between a use position towards the distal end of the elongated tubular member and a park position towards the proximal end of the elongated tubular member.