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Splittable sheath

US10737071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Massimo Morero · Roncadelle, IT
Andrea Sassi · Brescia, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 19, 2018
Grant date	Aug 11, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 7, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/0222
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some examples, a splittable sheath includes a sheath body defining a lumen configured to receive an expandable balloon of a catheter, and a tab extending from a proximal end or a distal end of the sheath body. The tab includes a major surface having an outer edge defining a serpentine shape. Outward movement of the tab relative to a central longitudinal axis of the sheath body causes splitting of the sheath body.

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