Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging
ULTRASOUND PROBE HAND SHIELD
WARF: P220142US01

Inventors: Alejandro Roldán-Alzate, Sylvana García-Rodríguez, Mark Kliewer, Timothy Walker


The Invention
UW-Madison researchers have developed a needle stick shield for use with an ultrasound probe to protect clinicians during needle biopsy.  The design does not interfere with current biopsy needles or needle guides. The design allows for use with a variety of ultrasound probes. 
Additional Information
For More Information About the Inventors
For current licensing status, please contact Jeanine Burmania at [javascript protected email address] or 608-960-9846

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