Guidewire Delivery Device

Project ID: D2026-24

Background

The advancement and placement of surgical guidewire, as well as other medical apparatuses, can be a strenuous and time-consuming process for clinicians during various types of surgery and medical procedures. When it takes extended amounts of time to perform a procedure, complications can occur that can be detrimental to the patient. Current guidewire insertion is largely manual, relying on finger traction to push a hydrophilic, low-friction wire through the body. Manual guidewire insertion involves advancing the guidewire by hand, a technique that often causes finger strain and can vary based on the physician. Therefore, there is a need for new and useful devices for advancing medical apparatuses such as surgical guidewire into a patient.

Invention Description

Researchers at the University of Toledo have developed a guidewire delivery device that minimizes surgeon fatigue.

Applications

• Medical procedures requiring insertion of guidewires, microcatheters, or other similar tools.

Advantages

• Much faster guidewire insertion rate while minimizing surgeon fatigue.
• Reduction of procedure times.
• Ability to finely control retraction of guidewire.

IP Status: Patent Pending       

Keywords: Surgical Guidewire, Medical Ergonomics, Surgeon Fatigue