Patent ID: 6280433
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An introducer system adapted to introduce a device for placement into a desired portion of a patient's body and adapted to be removed by separating an outer wall using a removal instrument, comprising:an elongated sheath body extending between a distal end and a proximal end and having an outer wall adapted to be separated along its length; said sheath body having a first lumen adapted to receive the device to be introduced and having a second lumen disposed adjacent the first lumen, lined with a tubular reinforcement member adapted to receive an insertable guiding member;a handle coupled to the proximal end of the sheath body, said handle having a first lumen that is in alignment with the first lumen of the sheath body and having a second lumen, disposed adjacent the first lumen, into which extends the tubular reinforcement member lining the second lumen of the sheath body, anda slot in a surface of the handle, said slot being adapted to accept a removal instrument and direct it in separating the outer wall of the sheath body.