System for guide catheter control with introducer connector
US9427562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An introducer assembly for introducing a catheter into a patient, includes a sheath having a distal end and a proximal end with a hollow lumen extending between the distal end and proximal end. The assembly also includes a coupler having a distal end operatively coupled to the proximal end of the sheath, the coupler having an internal passage in fluid communication with the hollow lumen. The assembly further includes a connector having a distal end operatively coupled to the coupler proximate the distal end of the coupler.
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