Introducer sheath and introducer assembly
US9320873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0222
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An introducer sheath, which is formed from a tubular member provided with a hollow portion through which an elongated body is freely insertable, and which includes a distal portion and a main body portion, wherein the inner diameter of the distal portion is formed to become gradually smaller toward the distal side, and on the inner surface of the distal portion, there is provided a hydrophobic coating having a friction coefficient lower than the friction coefficient of the tubular member.
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