Expandable percutaneous sheath

Details Expandable percutaneous sheath Expandable percutaneous sheath

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07914555

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a removable tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to introduce a formed in place orthopedic fixation rod such as for use in spinal fixation procedures.

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