Expandable introducer sheath to preserve guidewire access

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9889275
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13835570

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An introducer sheath is described. The introducer sheath may include a tubular body. The tubular body may extend from a distal end toward a proximal end. The tubular body may include a lumen. The lumen may at least partially be defined by a wall. A channel may be disposed within the wall. The channel may be configured to receive a guidewire. The tubular body may include an expandable portion expandable to increase a cross-sectional area of the lumen.

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  • ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kokish, Arkady Los Gatos, US 62 3380
McCrystle, Kelly J Menlo Park, US 24 1810
Voss, Laveille Kao Belmont, US 53 1221

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