Modular introducer and exchange sheath
US9352118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/17
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with the present disclosure there is provided exemplary embodiments of an introducer sheath, wherein the introducer sheath may be formed of multiple components at least one of which may be integrally formed or resiliently assembled to form a single introducer sheath. One embodiment of the introducer sheath includes a hub and a flexible valve. The flexible valve member may be non-planar in a relaxed state.
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