Introducer with expandable capabilities
US11076884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0279
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example introducer is disclosed. An example introducer sheath includes a tubular member including an inner surface, an outer surface and a wall extending therebetween. The introducer further includes a plurality of spine members. The plurality of spine members are positioned radially inward of the outer surface of the tubular member. Further, each of the plurality of the spine members are positioned radially outward of the inner surface of the tubular member. Additionally, the tubular member is designed to shift from a first configuration to a second configuration and the wall has a first thickness in the first position and a second thickness in the second position, the second thickness smaller than the first thickness.
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