Steerable kink-resistant sheath
US7850811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B1/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steerable kink resistant access device is provided having an elongated body and a steerable portion. The access sheath has an outside diameter sufficiently small so that it may be inserted into a body cavity or conduit. The access sheath typically has two internal lumen, a first lumen sized and configured as an access to a surgical site and a second lumen sized and configured to contain a tensioning device that, when acted upon, will deflect the steerable portion. The tensioning device may be directly or remotely attached to an actuation device that operates to control the tensioning and loosening of the tensioning device.
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