Peel-away introducer sheath having pitched peel lines and method of making same
US7909798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7546
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A percutaneous peel-away vascular introducer that includes an elongated tubular sheath having opposed proximal and distal ends, and a pair of diametrically opposed peel lines that extend along the length of the sheath from the proximal end thereof to the distal end thereof, wherein the diametrically opposed peel lines have an axially extending pitch. The introducer further includes a pair of spreadable handles associated with the proximal end of the sheath for splitting the sheath along the peel lines.
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