Expandable transluminal sheath

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8348892
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13007280

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Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.

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TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION265 DAVIDSON AVENUE SOMERSET NJ 08873

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bishop, Joseph Menifee, US 26 2212
Kick, George F Casa Grande, US 33 3526
Lenker, Jay Laguna Beach, US 51 5253
Nance, Edward J Corona, US 35 3322

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