Angular sheath introducer

Details Angular sheath introducer Angular sheath introducer

1994-04-21

1996-04-23

Maglione, Corrine M.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604164, 604167, 604169, 604171, 604284, A61M 500

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ABSTRACT:
A sheath introducer for a catheterization or similar procedure comprises a body having a upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being angled with respect to the upper portion; a curved tapering channel extending through the upper and lower portions; a cannula with a tapered distal end extending at an angle with respect to the upper portion a hemostatic valve having an access port and a fluid tight slit opening and seated within the upper portion and maintained by a cap; and an angled sideport in fluid communication with the channel. Optionally, a wiper flange extends inward within the valve access port which provide an additional fluid tight seal when a catheter is slidingly inserted, removed or maintained within the valve. A dilator can be adapted for use with the introducer by having a bend in the tube portion of the dilator.

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