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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 02, 1998
David L. Schroeder, Franklin, IN (US);
Dan C. Ireland, Martinsville, IN (US);
Joseph L. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Promex, Inc., Franklin, IN (US);
Abstract
An introducer guide,for introducing medical items into an internal tissue of a patient is provided. The guide,includes a cannula,defining a lumen sized to receive the item and a lateral opening,. A ramp is disposed within the lumen adjacent and inclined toward the lateral opening,. A hub,′ is attached to the second end,of the cannula,. The hub,′ includes a gripping portion,′ configured to be held when inserting and positioning the introducer,. The gripping portion,′ has a length l,sufficient for gripping and a tactile indicator,disposed along substantially the entire length l,of the gripping portion,on the hub,′. The indicator,has a fixed angular relationship with the lateral opening,. The invention also includes methods for obtaining a biopsy sample and methods for treating lesions.