Dilator with expandable member

Details Dilator with expandable member Dilator with expandable member

2003-03-10

2010-02-02

Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

Reexamination Certificate

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07655021

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a dilator having an expandable member and relates to a dilator and access sheath assembly including a first conduit which includes a wall defining a lumen therethrough and which is sufficiently rigid to dilate tissue in a body vessel; a member coaxially surrounding a first section of the first conduit, where the member is capable of expanding; and a second conduit coaxially surrounding a second section of the first conduit.

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