摘要 |
<p>A removable sleeve is provided, which comprises a shaft portion (52) configured to engage at least a portion of a percutaneous device (10). The shaft portion (52) may be substantially fitted to the external dimensions of a percutaneous device (10). The removable sleeve also comprises a handle portion at a proximal end of the shaft portion (52). The handle portion is positioned such that upon proper introduction of the percutaneous device, the shaft portion may easily be moved proximally to expose an operative region of the percutaneous device.</p> |