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Valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation

  • US 20050267487A1
  • Filed: 05/02/2005
  • Published: 12/01/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for insertion of a medical device into a body, comprising:

  • a sheath comprising a sheath body and a handle, the handle including one or more receiving sections;

    a valve comprising a slit through a central portion thereof and one or more anchoring members configured for insertion into a respective handle receiving section, the anchoring member being positioned along an edge of the valve; and

    a cap attached to the handle, at least a portion of the valve being compressed therebetween.

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