Bumped dilator tip
US9474884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure provides a dilator with a tip that has a bump, an assembly comprising the dilator and a sheath, and methods of use, where the bump on the tip is configured to reduce or minimize damage to the sheath, and to prevent trauma to a patient during insertion or removal.
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