GUIDING CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

摘要

A guiding catheter assembly includes a guiding catheter which has a catheter main body and a protective sheath in covering relation to the outer peripheral portion of the catheter main body, and a dilator insertable into the guiding catheter. The protective sleeve can be moved in an axial direction with respect to the catheter main body. The protective sheath has a thin film portion which is formed of a tube-like thin film and through which the catheter main body can be inserted, and a housing portion which includes a lumen through which the catheter main body can be inserted.

主权项

1. A guiding catheter assembly comprising:
a guiding catheter that includes a catheter main body and a protective sheath positioned in covering relation to an outer peripheral portion of the catheter main body, the protective sheath being axially movable with respect to the catheter main body; a dilator configured to be positioned inside the catheter main body; the protective sheath being comprised of a film portion which is formed of a tubular film and through which the catheter main body passes, and a housing portion which includes a lumen through which the catheter main body passes.