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Medical wire introducer and balloon protective sheath
Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Inc
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Filing: 1999-08-04
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Granted: 2000-12-05
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Expires: 2019-08-04
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a protective sheath assembly which combines the function of an introducer, the function of a protective sheath and the function of a sealing valve in an integrated assembly. The protective sheath assembly of the present invention preferably comprises a protective sheath, a strain-relief tubing, and a connecting member or a hub. These parts are mounted, removably or permanently, into an integral device. The protective sheath assembly can also be used in combination with an introducer such as a needle introducer. The protective sheath has a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated hollow body defining a lumen along the longitudinal direction of the protective sheath. A hub is provided to secure the proximal end of the protective sheath to an introducer. The lumen of the protective sheath serves to accommodate and protect a balloon catheter, as well as seal around the catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 G. Reza Zadno-Azizi
- 👤 Mukund Patel
- 👤 Andres D. Tomas
- 👤 Hung Ha
- 👤 Celso Bagaoisan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-23 16:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/06; A61M25/0662; A61M25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A protective sheath assembly that fits over a catheter having a distal end portion to protect the distal end portion of the catheter when introduced into a blood vessel through a blood flow preventing valve, comprising: a protective sheath having a proximal end, a distal end that covers the distal end portion of the catheter when passing through the blood flow preventing valve, and an elongated body defining a lumen along a longitudinal axis of said protective sheath, said lumen having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the distal portion of the lumen is larger than the maximum diameter of the catheter so that said catheter can be moved through the lumen, and wherein at least a portion of the protective sheath remains in the blood flow preventing valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A protective sheath assembly that fits over a catheter having a distal end portion to protect the distal end portion of the catheter when introduced into a blood vessel through a blood flow preventing valve, comprising: a protective sheath having a proximal end, a distal end that covers the distal end portion of the catheter when passing through the blood flow preventing valve, and an elongated body defining a lumen along a longitudinal axis of said protective sheath, said lumen having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the distal portion of the lumen is larger than the maximum diameter of the catheter so that said catheter can be moved through the lumen, and wherein at least a portion of the protective sheath remains in the blood flow preventing valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 1, wherein the distal end portion of the catheter comprises a soft tip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 1, wherein the distal end portion of the catheter comprises a balloon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 1, wherein the distal end portion of the catheter comprises an occlusion device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 1, wherein the distal end portion of the catheter comprises a dilator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 1, wherein the distal end portion of the catheter comprises a filter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
A protective sheath assembly for protecting a catheter having a medical device attached to its distal end when the catheter passes through a blood flow preventing valve, comprising: a protective sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body defining a lumen along a longitudinal axis of said protective sheath, said lumen having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the distal portion of the lumen is larger than the maximum diameter of the catheter so that said catheter can be moved through the lumen, and wherein at least a portion of the protective sheath remains in the blood flow preventing valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
110 words
A protective sheath assembly for protecting a catheter having a medical device attached to its distal end when the catheter passes through a blood flow preventing valve, comprising: a protective sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body defining a lumen along a longitudinal axis of said protective sheath, said lumen having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the distal portion of the lumen is larger than the maximum diameter of the catheter so that said catheter can be moved through the lumen, and wherein at least a portion of the protective sheath remains in the blood flow preventing valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 7, wherein the distal end of the catheter comprises a soft tip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 7, wherein the medical device is a balloon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 7, wherein the medical device is an occlusion device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 7, wherein the medical device is a dilator.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective sheath assembly of claim 7, wherein the medical device is a filter.
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