×

Dilator for introducer system having injection port

  • US 6,228,052 B1
  • Filed: 02/29/1996
  • Issued: 05/08/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/29/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An introducer system for use with a catheter or lead comprising:

  • a sheath having a first end and a second end, the sheath being compatible for insertion within a body, the first end configured to insert the sheath within the body with the second end extending out of the body, the sheath having a central lumen configured to permit introduction of at least one lead or catheter therethrough;

    means for permitting removal of the sheath from a lead or catheter disposed therethrough without requiring the sheath to be removed from an end of the lead or catheter disposed therethrough; and

    a dilator having a first distal end and a second proximal end, the first distal end of the dilator being tapered, the dilator configured to be disposed through the central lumen of the sheath;

    means integrally formed with the dilator for introducing contrast media adjacent the first distal end thereof with the sheath in place over the dilator body for visualizing an impediment in the blood vessel to the advancement of the sheath and dilator over a guide wire without removing the dilator or the guide wire from the body.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×