Introducer element and method of using same
US6363273B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0693
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an introducer element for facilitating the insertion of a medical instrument into a body. The introducer element includes first, second, third and fourth housing areas. The first area contains a first lumen and the second area contains a second lumen. A quantity of peel-away tubing is partially disposed within the second lumen. The first and second lumen are separated from each other in the first and second housing areas, but are merged into one lumen in either the third or fourth housing area by a guide/splitting tube.
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