Introducer sheath assembly having a locking dilator
US9561347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An introducer assembly includes a valve having a first end and an opposite second end; a sheath fixedly secured to and extending axially from one of the first and second ends of the valve; a dilator extending through the valve and sheath; and a lock knob rotatable between locked and unlocked positions to releasably axially lock the tool relative to the sheath without causing corresponding rotation of the tool therewith.
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