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Separable sheath and method for insertion of a medical device into a bodily vessel using a separable sheath

  • US 20070032850A1
  • Filed: 05/16/2006
  • Published: 02/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a) an insertion sheath sized for insertion of a medical device into a bodily vessel, the insertion sheath including proximal and distal portions that are releasably connectable to each other, the medical device deliverable into the bodily vessel one of (a) through and (b) in the insertion sheath and positionable within the sheath; and

    b) an elongate member longitudinally movably connected along a longitudinal axis of the insertion sheath to a first one of the proximal portion and distal portion of the insertion sheath and secured to a second one of the proximal portion and distal portion, longitudinal movement of the elongate member along the longitudinal axis shifting the proximal and distal portions away from each other to expose the medical device.

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