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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2002
Maciej J. Kieturakis, San Carlos, CA (US);
Kenneth H. Mollenauer, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Michelle Y. Monfort, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Helmut L. Kayan, Redwood City, CA (US);
Maciej J. Kieturakis, San Carlos, CA (US);
Kenneth H. Mollenauer, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Michelle Y. Monfort, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Helmut L. Kayan, Redwood City, CA (US);
General Surgical Innovations, Inc., Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for creating an anatomic space in tissue in a body includes an introducer and a sheath. The tubular sheath may surround the introducer, and may have a weakened region along its longitudinal axis. A handle may be provided on the sheath. The handle may be adapted to be pulled proximally to separate the weakened region and allow the sheath to be removed from the introducer. The sheath may be secured to the introducer via detents or latches on the handle.