Introducer with multiple sheaths and method of use therefor
US6494860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0675
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular introducer is disclosed which includes an elongated primary sheath defining an interior lumen and having opposed proximal and distal end portions, and at least an elongated secondary sheath disposed within the interior lumen of the primary sheath and adapted for movement from a collapsed condition to an open condition in response to insertion of a dilator through an interior lumen thereof.
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