Patent ID: 9089335
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. An introducer sheath assembly comprising: an introducer sheath having an elongate body for insertion into an incision in a patient's limb; an elongate securing device for being operatively connected to the elongate body to extend transversely thereto and being sized for extending about the patient's limb; a connector mechanism of the elongate securing device that is operable to releasably secure the elongate securing device about the patient's limb to urge a portion of the introducer sheath elongate body that remains outside the patient's body into tight engagement with the patient's limb; wherein the elongate securing device comprises a hemostatic band having a pressing device and a receiving portion configured to releasably receive and retain the elongate body portion of the introducer sheath with the pressing device generally aligned with the hemostatic band receiving portion and operable to exert pressure on an area of the patient's limb about the incision to stop bleeding from the incision after removal of the introducer sheath body therefrom; wherein the hemostatic band receiving portion has an outlet through which the elongate body extends for insertion into the incision adjacent thereto, and the pressing device comprises at least one inflatable member that is connected to the hemostatic band to overlap the hemostatic band receiving portion for exerting pressure on the area of the patient's limb about the incision; and wherein the hemostatic band receiving portion and the inflatable member are joined to each other by fusion-bonding or adhesion.