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Medical introducer apparatus

  • US 6,562,049 B1
  • Filed: 11/09/2000
  • Issued: 05/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A medical introducer apparatus, comprising:

  • a first introducer sheath having a distal end, a proximal end and at least a first passageway extending therethrough;

    a second introducer sheath having a distal end, a distal portion, a proximal end, and at least a first passageway extending therethrough, the first and second introducer sheaths configured to be longitudinally splittable;

    the first and second introducer sheaths further configured to co-extend into a bodily passage, whereby the distal portion of the second introducer sheath is at least partly extendable beyond the distal end of the first introducer sheath;

    wherein the first introducer sheath includes a preformed bend in a portion of said sheath that extends in said bodily passage.

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