Clamp for gripping a guide wire or hollow tube for a catheter

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clamp for gripping a guide wire or hollow tube for a catheter, showing our new design, in disassembled condition;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof, in assembled condition;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the body portion thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the body portion thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the body portion thereof;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the body portion thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the slide portion thereof;

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the slide portion thereof; the opposite side elevational view being identical;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the slide portion thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of the slide portion thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the slide portion thereof.