Introducer sheath for use with an embolic coil device and methods for making and using the same
AssigneeBoston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
InventorsTRA HUONG NGO, MICHAEL WILLIAMS
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Abstract
Introducer sheaths for use with embolic coil devices and methods for making and using the same. An example introducer sheath assembly may include an introducer sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a body portion defined therebetween. The body portion may include two or more bends formed therein. An embolic coil device may be disposed within the introducer sheath.
Claims20
An embolic coil device and introducer sheath assembly, comprising:
- an introducer sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a body portion defined therebetween;
- wherein the body portion includes two or more bends formed therein;
- and
- an embolic coil device disposed within the introducer sheath.
A method for packaging an embolic coil device and introducer sheath assembly, the method comprising:
- providing an elongate mandrel, the mandrel having one or more bends formed therein;
- providing an introducer sheath;
- disposing the mandrel within the introducer sheath;
- softening the introducer sheath;
- removing the mandrel from the introducer sheath;
- loading an embolic coil device within the introducer sheath;
- and
- disposing the introducer sheath within a dispenser coil.
A method for packaging an embolic coil device and introducer sheath assembly, the method comprising:
- providing an introducer sheath;
- arranging the introducer sheath in a curved configuration by disposing the sheath about a series of pins;
- softening the introducer sheath;
- removing the introducer sheath from the pins;
- loading an embolic coil device within the introducer sheath;
- and
- disposing the introducer sheath within a dispenser coil.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.