Patent ID: 7678100
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A sheath for maintaining patency of an opening in a human or animal body, the sheath comprising: an elongated member configured to maintain the patency of an opening in the human or animal body, the elongated member having a lumen configured to receive at least a portion of a medical device such that the medical device may be moved from a first position to a second position, the elongated member defining a slot in communication with the lumen, the elongated member including a clip disposed adjacent at least a portion of the slot, the slot configured to engage the medical device when the medical device is passed through the slot and is in the second position to restrict longitudinal motion of the medical device with respect to the elongated member, the clip configured to engage the medical device when the medical device is in the second position, the elongated member being made of a transparent material.