Introducer sheath and puncture tool for the introduction and placement of a catheter in tissue
US11147540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/229
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments include methods and devices for introducing a sheath into a human or animal subject. Some embodiments include a puncture tool that may simultaneously deliver a sheath and a needle to a desired anatomical location. The needle may be removed and the sheath may be used to define a space that may be used to conduct a procedure.
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