Patent ID: 8790364
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: A61B,B21D

Abstract:
1. An embolic coil device and introducer sheath assembly, comprising: an introducer sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a body portion defined therebetween; wherein the introducer sheath has a proximal end region disposed adjacent to the proximal end; wherein the body portion includes two or more pre-formed bends formed in the proximal end region of the introducer sheath such that the two or more pre-formed bends are positioned along the proximal region of the introducer sheath in closer proximity to the proximal end than the distal end; and an embolic coil device disposed within the introducer sheath, wherein the embolic coil device extends through the two or more bends, frictionally engaging the proximal end region of the introducer sheath such that a portion of the embolic coil device is secured within the proximal end region of the introducer sheath.