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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2011
Filed:
May. 07, 2003
David L. Schroeder, Franklin, IN (US);
Dan C. Ireland, Martinsville, IN (US);
Joseph I. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
David L. Schroeder, Franklin, IN (US);
Dan C. Ireland, Martinsville, IN (US);
Joseph I. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Promex Technologies, LLC, Franklin, IN (US);
Abstract
An introducer guidefor introducing medical items into an internal tissue of a patient is provided. The guideincludes a cannuladefining a lumen sized to receive the item and a lateral openingA ramp is disposed within the lumen adjacent and inclined toward the lateral openingA hub' is attached to the second endof the cannulaThe hub′ includes a gripping portion′ configured to be held when inserting and positioning the introducerThe gripping portion′ has a length lsufficient for gripping and a tactile indicatordisposed along substantially the entire length lof the gripping portionon the hub′. The indicatorhas a fixed angular relationship with the lateral openingThe invention also includes methods for obtaining a biopsy sample and methods for treating lesions.