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Method and an apparatus for forming a one-piece introducer

US6837873B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2000
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for forming a one-piece introducer in which at least one finger tab is formed at one end of a tube. The apparatus is formed from a molton polymer fed into the cavity of a mold. The cavity of the mold has a portion that forms a tube and a portion that forms a tab.

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