Angiodynamics, Inc.

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Thomas Vincent Casey, Ii

James E Ingold, Jr

Brian F Nentwick

A method for locating a catheter tip within a human body is disclosed. An audio sensor is positioned at a site on the human body. An audio signal is detected by the audio sensor, and transmitted to an audio signal processing unit. The audio signal processing unit determines if the audio signal corresponds to a target location of the catheter tip, and transmits a notification signal to a user notification unit. An infusion of fluid or an audio emitting element can be used to generate the audio signal at the catheter tip.

Method for locating a catheter tip using audio detection

A device, method and assembly for nicking skin is disclosed. The device includes a lumen is that is slideable over an introducer needle, and a blade at the end of the device. The device may include a shield for restricting advancement of the device during a skin nicking procedure. The device may also include a retractable blade or guard as a safety and nicking customization feature. A recess can also be shaped in the device for slideably attaching the device to an introducer needle hub.

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Thomas Vincent Casey, Ii