Longitudinally reinforced sheath
US9622892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sheath for deploying a medical device to a target site in the body of a patient. A tubular inner liner has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an outer surface. An outer jacket has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an inner surface. A reinforcing member is received within a length of the outer jacket. The outer jacket is positioned longitudinally around the inner liner and bonded to the outer surface of the liner. The reinforcing member, which may be a triaxial braid, or an encapsulated longitudinal reinforcing wire, extends along the outer jacket length and is configured for inhibiting elongation of the sheath upon deployment of the device.
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