Pull-apart sheath introducer for percutaneous catheter introduction

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pull-apart sheath introducer for percutaneous catheter introduction, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side being identical thereto;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D318734
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 24, 1988
Date of Patent: Jul 30, 1991
Assignee: Quinton Instrument Company (Seattle, WA)
Inventor: Mark H. Wyzgala (Bellevue, WA)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Attorneys: Anthony J. Beck, Montgomery W. Smith, Curtis D. Kinghorn
Application Number: 7/172,360