摘要 |
<p>A severable sheath (5) for use in an introducer (1) includes a severable portion (15) so that the sheath can be split around a medical implemented (52) inserted into a patient. The severable portion (15) can take the form of a score line or perforation, and is generated in the severable sheath (5) by utilizing a laser. By utilizing a laser to generate the severable portion (15) in the sheath (5), the sheath (5) can be made of a wide range of materials, and a fine severable portion (15) which splits smoothly can be generated. The process for forming the severable portion (15) in the sheath (5) is also very efficient.</p> |