Surgery – Instruments – Internal pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-02
2010-08-24
Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Internal pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
07780692
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 tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as percutaneous nephrostomy or urinary bladder access.
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Bishop Joseph
Kick George F.
Lenker Jay
Nance Edward J.
Tchulluian Onnik
Knobbe Martens & Olson Bear LLP.
Nguyen Anhtuan T
Onset Medical Corporation
Simpson Sarah A
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