摘要 |
An insertion aid to facilitate insertion of the proximal end of a guidewire into the distal end of a catheter including two clamping pieces (12a, 12b) each of which has the shape of a lever having two arms and are hinged to each other for pivoting about a common axis (C-C) between a closed clamp position and an open release position. A spring means (20) maintains clamping surfaces (22), each of which is provided on one arm of each clamping piece (12a, 12b), positively in contact with each other in the clamp position. The clamping surfaces (22) in their condition in contact with each other define a passage (25) oriented roughly parallel to the common pivot axis (C-C) open at both ends, said passage containing a section (25a) having an interior dimension corresponding to the outer diameter of the catheter (23) and which is flared funnel-shaped at both of its ends. In the release position the clamping surfaces (22) open the passage (25) in the lateral direction for removal of the guidewire.
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