摘要 |
<p>Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.</p> |
申请人 |
ONSET MEDICAL CORPORATION;LENKER, JAY;NANCE, EDWARD, J.;BISHOP, JOSEPH;KICK, GEORGE, F. |
发明人 |
LENKER, JAY;NANCE, EDWARD, J.;BISHOP, JOSEPH;KICK, GEORGE, F. |