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Access sheath, access system, and related methods

US10405882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael Dolgin · Cincinnati, US
Matthew Winkler · Hamilton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 23, 2016
Grant date	Sep 10, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/0097
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to an access sheath and access systems. In some embodiments, the access sheath may be non-adjustable access sheath or an adjustable access sheath. For example, a length of the adjustable access sheath may be modified or customized (e.g., before insertion thereof in a patient) to a suitable length for a particular patient. In some embodiments, the access sheath and/or dilator may have a substantially fixed or predetermined length.

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