Introducer system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6544247
SERIAL NO

09656721

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An introducer system for introducing a lead or catheter and a method of use. The introducer system includes an elongated introducer sheath which has a luer hub mounted to its proximal end through which a lead or catheter is introduced and a slitter for slitting the luer hub and the introducer sheath. The slittable luer hub takes the form of a conical or cylindrical member carrying a laterally extending tab adapted to engage internal threading on a female luer lock fitting and has a slittable portion angularly displaced from the tab. The slitter includes a blade, a handle carrying the blade, a mechanism for engaging the lead or catheter in the vicinity of the blade and a mechanism for engaging the lead or catheter proximal to the blade, configured such that the lead or catheter body when engaged by the slitter is angled proximal to the blade of the slitter.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gardeski, Kenneth C Plymouth, MN 82 4895
Sommer, John L Coon Rapids, MN 108 6454

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