Locking dilator for peel away introducer sheath
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1. A dilator and peel away introducer sheath assembly comprising(a) a dilator means comprised of an elongated dilator tube means with a tapered distal end and a dilator fitting secured to the proximal end of the elongated dilator tube means;
- (b) a gripping, clamp means secured to said dilator means; and
(c) a peel away introducer sheath means with tapered distal end and a proximal end containing a splittable handle such that the introducer sheath means may be split along weakened lines through its entire length, wherein said gripping clamp means of said dilator means secures said splittable handle of said introducer sheath means to prevent undesired longitudinal movement of the dilator means when secured to the introducer sheath means by the gripping clamp means and wherein the gripping clamp means when secured to the introducer sheath means prevent the splittable handle of said introducer sheath means from splitting.
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Abstract
Locking dilator and peel away introducer sheath assembly for preventing undesired rearward migration of a dilator within an introducer sheath to insure a proper longitudinal relationship. The dilator has secured to its proximal end a gripping clamp for holding securely the handle of the introducer sheath to accommodate placement of the dilator and introducer sheath into an appropriate location within a patient resulting in minimal tissue damage and trauma.
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10 Claims
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1. A dilator and peel away introducer sheath assembly comprising
(a) a dilator means comprised of an elongated dilator tube means with a tapered distal end and a dilator fitting secured to the proximal end of the elongated dilator tube means; -
(b) a gripping, clamp means secured to said dilator means; and (c) a peel away introducer sheath means with tapered distal end and a proximal end containing a splittable handle such that the introducer sheath means may be split along weakened lines through its entire length, wherein said gripping clamp means of said dilator means secures said splittable handle of said introducer sheath means to prevent undesired longitudinal movement of the dilator means when secured to the introducer sheath means by the gripping clamp means and wherein the gripping clamp means when secured to the introducer sheath means prevent the splittable handle of said introducer sheath means from splitting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A dilator and peel away introducer sheath assembly comprising
(a) a dilator means; -
(b) a gripping clamp means secured to the proximal end of said dilator means wherein said gripping clamp means is comprised of a pair of arms with a ribbed outside surface, an integral hinge, proximal clamping sides and a gripping clamp body; and (c) a peel away introducer sheath means with tapered distal end and a proximal end containing a splittable handle such that the introducer sheath means may be split along weakened lines through its entire length, wherein said gripping clamp means of said dilator means secures said splittable handle of said introducer sheath means to prevent undesired longitudinal movement of the dilator means when secured to the introducer sheath means by the gripping clamp means and wherein the gripping clamp means when secured to the introducer sheath means prevent the splittable handle of said introducer sheath means from splitting.
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