Safety introducer apparatus and method therefor

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PATENT NO 6641564
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09707162

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An introducing apparatus is provided which includes an elongate tubular sheath extending from a sheath proximal end to a sheath distal end. The sheath has a bore sized to receive a dilator therethrough. The sheath further includes at least one tab extending away from a longitudinal axis of the sheath. The dilator extends from a dilator proximal end to a dilator distal end. The introducing apparatus further includes a needle disposed within the dilator, and retractably coupled with the dilator. A distal end of the needle is flexible.

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GREATBATCH LTD10000 WEHRLE DRIVE CLARENCE NY 14031

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kraus, Mark C Independence, MN 10 858

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