Dilating introducer devices and methods for vascular access
The dilating introducer device addresses the inefficiencies and risks of conventional methods by providing a multifunctional device for percutaneous vascular deployment of medical devices, reducing complications and costs while enhancing procedural efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2024/046155
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-18
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-27
AI Technical Summary
Conventional percutaneous introduction methods for transvascular medical devices require multiple devices and steps, increasing the risk of air introduction and blood loss, and are costly and inefficient.
The dilating introducer device, comprising a conical tube with two halves and a clip, allows for the percutaneous vascular deployment of catheter-based medical devices without an additional introducer sheath, by dilating the tissue opening and introducing the device through a single multifunctional device.
This solution reduces the number of devices and steps required, minimizing the risk of complications, improving procedural efficiency, and reducing costs while enabling minimally invasive treatment of various heart conditions.