Introducer sheath assembly and method
US9089335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An introducer sheath assembly is provided that is capable of securely fastening a sheath tube to a patient's limb so as to keep it from being displaced after insertion into an incision. The introducer sheath assembly has an introducer sheath including a sheath tube to be inserted into the incision made on the patient's limb and a sheath hub attached to the proximal end of the sheath tube. In one form, the introducer sheath assembly has a belt, which is connected to the sheath hub and wound around the limb, and a fastening member to fasten the belt wound around the limb.
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