DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING INTRODUCTION OF CATHETERS

摘要

A guide structure for facilitating the introduction of a guidewire into a catheter comprises a body having a guide channel therethrough. An attachment end of the guide structure is adapted to receive and align a distal end of the catheter within the guide channel, A receiving end of the guide structure is adapted to receive and align a guidewire with a guidewire iumen within the catheter, when the catheter is held within fhe guide structure.