Introducer with location marker
US6277108A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0668
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An introducer system has a splittable sheath which includes a marker band. The marker band allows the sheath to be viewed under fluoroscopy while inserted within a patient, and while still allowing a medical device to be introduced therethrough. In addition, the marker band allows for the sheath to be split using a slitter in a longitudinal direction which permits the sheath to be removed from the venous system without having to be withdrawn over an end of the medical device. The marker band has perforations, comprises a mesh structure, or can comprise a braid structure, which each allow for the sheath, and the marker band, to be slittable.
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