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Introducer sheath having a multi-layer hub

  • US 10,709,476 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2017
  • Issued: 07/14/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An introducer assembly comprising:

  • an elongate sheath sized for insertion into a blood vessel of a patient, the sheath having a longitudinal axis, wherein the elongate sheath consists of a first material;

    a hub coupled to a proximal portion of the sheath, the hub comprising;

    a first hub portion having a first notch, the first hub portion partially encompassing the proximal portion of the elongate sheath;

    a second hub portion partially encompassing the first hub portion, the second hub portion comprising;

    two wings; and

    an opening disposed above the first notch; and

    wherein the first hub portion consists of the first material and the second hub portion comprises a second material, the first material differing from the second material.

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