ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 13 -- United States Patent no. 12,521,526, issued on Jan. 13, was assigned to FUNDACION PARA LA INVESTIGACION BIOMEDICA DEL HOSPITAL 12 DE OCTUBRE (Madrid).

"Catheter applicator and method of use" was invented by Francisco Lopez Medrano (Madrid).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A catheter applicator is disclosed which allows an aseptic and stable catheter insertion and handling. The applicator comprises, in particular, clamping members cooperating with a bearing surface for handling a catheter. A method of using the applicator is further provided."

The patent was filed on June 16, 2022, under Application No. 17/842,084.

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