Introducer/dilator with balloon protection and methods of use
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Feb 10, 2004
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Jun 5, 2003
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Jan 10, 2003
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Sep 9, 1998
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An introducer system having an elongate shaft with proximal and distal ends. A flexible sleeve is mounted on the distal end of the shaft and is adapted to circumferentially cover the outer surface of a distal end of a cannula when the shaft is positioned within a lumen of the cannula. The introducer system has dilation capabilities which facilitates insertion of a medical device into a vessel or organ. Methods of using the devices herein are also disclosed.
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