An improved catheterization system includes: (i) a catheter system which receives a wire therein; and (ii) a puncture guard that flexibly, resiliently covers a portion of a wire extending from a proximal end of the catheter. Two-part and one-part embodiments of the puncture guard are available. The puncture...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6537266?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6537266 - Puncture guard for catheter wire
