Protective sheaths for medical devices
US9913958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7543
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for making a sheath used to protect a medical device. The medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. A sheath is placed over the crimped scaffold after crimping to reduce recoil of the crimped polymer scaffold and maintain scaffold-balloon engagement relied on to hold the scaffold to the balloon when the scaffold is being delivered to a target in a body. The sheath is removed by a health professional either by removing the sheath directly or using a tube containing the catheter.
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