A guiding catheter assembly uses a movable protective sheath to reduce friction during insertion.
Segmented elastic dampers in the sheath lumen prevent rotational slippage while reducing advancement force.
Integrating the cannula and balloon into one unit reduces procedural time and device complexity while maintaining reliable bone expansion.
A catheter hub integrates a compressible elastic sleeve for fluid regulation and a cam-based release element for safe needle retraction.
A single-handed IV catheter system merges grip and stabilization functions to reduce procedure time while protecting the vein from needle damage.
Segmenting the catheter shaft into variable rigidity zones prevents guide wire separation during insertion into small-diameter branch blood vessels.
An automatic spring mechanism drives catheter insertion and needle retraction, eliminating manual force variability and accidental needle stick exposure.
Segmented V-clip arms and transverse flags form an engageable barrier that prevents needle re-penetration while managing device complexity.