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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2026
Filed:
May. 11, 2023
Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited, Galway, IE;
Christian Balkovec, Burlington, CA;
Linus Hoi Che Leung, Toronto, CA;
Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited, Galway, IE;
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for an elongated introducer assembly. The elongated introducer assembly is manipulated and positioned proximate to a puncture hole in a tissue wall. A distal tip and distal end are advanced through the puncture hole and a distal expansion portion is selectively positioned relative to the puncture hole. An outer sliding shaft is advanced relative to an inner shaft, causing radial expansion of the distal expansion portion and an increase in outer diameter of the elongated introducer assembly at the distal expansion portion. Expansion of the puncture hole occurs as a result of the distal expansion portion in an expanded configuration passing through or spanning the puncture hole.