NEEDLE GUIDE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure comprise devices, systems and methods for improved dialysis cannulation. Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide for a consistent cannulation entry site, entry angle and/or depth. Embodiments of the present disclosure can also be configured to maintain a drug at the cannulation entry site and/or maintain pressure at the cannulation entry site.

主权项

1. A needle guide comprising:
a base; and a needle path coupled to the base and comprising a needle bore, a flared segment, and a needle stop, wherein the needle stop interacts with a hub of a needle inserted into the needle path to control penetration depth of a tip of the needle, wherein the flared segment comprises a cylindrical bore having a larger diameter than the needle bore, and wherein the needle path is oriented at an angle relative to the base of between about 0 and about 90 degrees.