Medical systems for accessing an internal bodily opening

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8974379
APP PUB NO 20090227836A1
SERIAL NO

12398687

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Medical systems, devices and methods are provided for accessing a bodily opening that, among other things, are safe and reliable, and facilitate manipulation of a medical instrument. The medical access device generally includes an elongated flexible sheath and a port connected to the distal end of the flexible sheath. The sheath defines a sheath lumen and a longitudinal axis. The port has an interior surface defining a passageway and an exterior surface that is tapered in a distal direction. The passageway is in communication with the sheath lumen. The exterior surface of the port defines a radially opening channel sized to receive at least a portion of the tissue therein.

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COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC750 N DANIELS WAY BLOOMINGTON IN 47404

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hashiba, Kiyoshi Sao Paulo, BR 16 434
Surti, Vihar C Winston-Salem, US 130 3933

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