Surgery – Instruments – Internal pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Instruments
Internal pressure applicator
C606S198000, C604S104000, C604S164010, C604S264000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07896897
ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to a sheath system for enabling access through an opening in the body of a patient is provided. The sheath system includes a dilation assembly having a radially expandable tubular sheath defining a lumen having a first cross-sectional area when in a non-expanded condition, and a handle assembly operatively coupled to a proximal end of tubular sheath, the handle assembly defining an aperture formed therein, and a first thread defined on the handle in the aperture thereof. The sheath system further includes an expansion assembly including a tubular member defining a lumen having a second cross-sectional area which is larger than the first cross-sectional area of the tubular sheath of the dilation assembly and having an outer surface defining a second thread, the second thread being arranged for engaging the first thread.
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DeSantis Robert
Gresham Richard D.
Wenchell Thomas
Manahan Todd E
Mendoza Michael G
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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