Introducer sheath with braided filament securement mechanism
US9486605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubular body for a medical device for insertion within a body passageway of a patient. The tubular body includes a tubular inner liner. A braided member is disposed along an outer surface of the liner. The braided member includes intersecting filaments and cells defined by the filaments. A securement mechanism, such as radiopaque solder, is disposed along a circumferential region of the braided member. The securement mechanism is attached to portions of the filaments and spans the cells that correspond to the circumferential region to inhibit relative movement of filament ends. An outer surface of the securement mechanism is sized to extend radially outward to a position up to an outer surface of the braided member to not add to the overall wall thickness of the tubular body. An outer jacket is positioned longitudinally around the braided member and connected to the inner liner.
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