Patent ID: 6716223
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A sheath for a therapeutic vasoocclusive device, the vasoocclusive device including an assembly of a flexible pusher member and an embolic coil, the sheath comprising:a hollow, elongated tubular member having opposing upper and lower walls, opposing side walls, and a longitudinal interior channel; a longitudinal slot formed in the upper wall of the elongated tubular member and extending a first portion of the length of elongated tubular member leaving a second portion of the length of the elongated tubular member with no slot, the slot having opposing sides with inner side surfaces extending through the upper wall of the elongated tubular member leading to the interior channel permitting introduction of the vasoocclusive device into the interior channel, wherein the upper wall of the elongated tubular member adjacent to the slot has an angled configuration on the outside surface of the hollow, elongated tubular member.