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Introducer sheath having frangible tip

  • US 20070225659A1
  • Filed: 03/19/2007
  • Published: 09/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A sheath for delivering an implantable device to a target area in the vasculature of a patient, comprising:

  • an elongated shaft portion having a proximal end and a distal end; and

    a tip portion, said tip portion having a larger diameter proximal end and tapering to a smaller diameter distal end, said tip portion proximal end engaged with said shaft portion distal end, said tip portion including at least one weakened portion extending in the proximal direction from said tip portion distal end, said tip portion capable of splitting at said weakened portion upon delivery of said implantable device therethrough.

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