Method and an apparatus for forming a one-piece introducer

Details Method and an apparatus for forming a one-piece introducer Method and an apparatus for forming a one-piece introducer

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S160000, C604S171000, C604S177000

Reexamination Certificate

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06837873

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for forming a one-piece introducer in which at least one finger tab is formed at one end of a tube. The apparatus is formed from a molton polymer fed into the cavity of a mold. The cavity of the mold has a portion that forms a tube and a portion that forms a tab.

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