Torque transfer agent for introducer and method

A kit for use in a lateral thoracotomy procedure includes an introducer (20) having an elongated flexible body. The distal end (70) of the introducer forms at least a partial loop in a relaxed state. A lumen (61) extends through at least a portion of the introducer, and at least one torque imparting...

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Main Author HOLZBAUR MICHAEL
Format Patent
LanguageChinese
English
Published 01.07.2009
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A kit for use in a lateral thoracotomy procedure includes an introducer (20) having an elongated flexible body. The distal end (70) of the introducer forms at least a partial loop in a relaxed state. A lumen (61) extends through at least a portion of the introducer, and at least one torque imparting receptacle (73) is accessible via the lumen. The kit also includes a torque transfer device (60) having a handle (64) and a shaft (62) fixedly coupled thereto. The shaft may be inserted into the lumen and the at least one receptacle such that, when the user imparts torque to the handle, the shaft transfers the torque to the introducer through the receptacle. The proximal end (68) of the introducer may include a connector (46) that to receive the handle of the torque transfer device or an ablation device. Sizing indicators may be included on the elongated body, preferably near the distal end.
Bibliography:Application Number: CN2007823324