Peelable protective sheath
US10449335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A peelable protective sheath and related assemblies/systems and methods are disclosed. The protective sheath may be used on a balloon catheter to protect the balloon and any coating thereon. The protective sheath may be peelable to make removal of the protective sheath easier. The peelable protective sheath may be inserted into a hemostatic valve and introducer while still disposed over the balloon of a balloon catheter to protect the balloon and any bioactive coating thereon from damage during insertion. The peelable protective sheath may be peeled from a proximal end to initiate removal. Alternatively, the peelable protective sheath may be peeled from a distal end of the peelable protective sheath as the balloon catheter is inserted through a hemostatic valve and introducer.
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