Force gauge and method of use

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and methods to assist in the introduction of an instrument into a patient, and more particularly to medical devices for measuring and / or monitoring forces applied during introduction of an access sheath through a body lumen.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 560,887, filed September 20, 2017, the contents of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and methods for assisting in the introduction of instruments into a patient, and more particularly to medical devices for measuring and / or monitoring forces exerted during introduction of an access sheath through a body lumen. Background technique [0004] Access sheath such as Navigator TM Ureteral access sheaths (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA) are commonly used to assist in the removal of objects from the patient and / or to prevent damage to the walls of the body lumen during instrument changes. For example, an access sheath and dilator may be introduced into a patient's ureter prio...

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Problems solved by technology

Perforation of the ureter may occur if excessive force is required to advance the access sheath / dilator through a stricture or other restricted portion of the ureter

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