Medical device introducer and obturator and methods of use

Details Medical device introducer and obturator and methods of use Medical device introducer and obturator and methods of use

2005-03-03

2008-09-23

Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

C604S164010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07427287

ABSTRACT:
An introducer having an elongate tubular member and a device connector releasably attached to a proximal end of the tubular member. The introducer allows exchange of medical instruments, such as a blood filter and cardioplegia catheter, through a single lumen. An obturator having a retractable blade for making incision on a tissue is insertable through the lumen of the introducer. Methods of using the obturator and the introducer for introducing medical device(s) into body cavity, such as a vessel or cardiac tissue, are also disclosed.

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