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Expandable sheath

US11273062B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Eran Goldberg · Ramat Gan, IL
Noa Axelrod · Herzliya, IL
Yair A. Neumann · Afula, IL
Boaz Manash · Givat Ada, IL
David Maimon · Haifa, IL
Eyal Leiba · Misgav Am, IL
Ralph Schneider · Penzberg, DE
Liron Tayeb · Azor, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 8, 2019
Grant date	Mar 15, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 11, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29K2105/0827
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An expandable sheath is disclosed herein, which has a first polymeric layer and a braided layer positioned radially outward of the first polymeric layer. The braided layer includes a plurality of filaments braided together. The expandable sheaths further include a resilient elastic layer positioned radially outward of the braided layer. The elastic layer is configured to apply radial force to the braided layer and the first polymeric layer. The expandable sheath further includes a second polymeric layer positioned radially outward of the elastic layer and bonded to the first polymeric layer such that the braided layer and the elastic layer are encapsulated between the first and second polymeric layers. Methods of making and using the devices disclosed herein are also disclosed, as are crimping devices that may be used in methods of making the devices disclosed herein.

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