Expandable percutaneous sheath
US7329268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a removable tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to introduce a formed in place orthopedic fixation rod such as for use in spinal fixation procedures.
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