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Adapter for use in connecting to a first percutaneous introducer

US9028466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA · BE

Inventors

Björn Atthoff · Uppsala, SE
Fredrik Preinitz · Uppsala, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 8, 2009
Grant date	May 12, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 7, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M39/0247
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A universal introducer adapter which can be inserted into a pre-placed introducer of arbitrary dimensions eliminates the need to replace or remove the introducer. The adapter includes a distal portion with a retainer in the form of a soft elastic material.

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