WO2004103434A3 - Articulatable access sheath and methods of use - Google Patents

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WO2004103434A3
WO2004103434A3 PCT/US2004/015741 US2004015741W WO2004103434A3 WO 2004103434 A3 WO2004103434 A3 WO 2004103434A3 US 2004015741 W US2004015741 W US 2004015741W WO 2004103434 A3 WO2004103434 A3 WO 2004103434A3
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access sheath
target tissue
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Brian B Martin
Amy R Raatikka
Troy L Thornton
Ferolyn T Powell
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Evalve Inc
Brian B Martin
Amy R Raatikka
Troy L Thornton
Ferolyn T Powell
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Priority to EP04752714.8A priority patent/EP1624792B1/en
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Abstract

The present invention provides devices, systems, methods and kits for endoscopically accessing a body cavity and providing a directed pathway toward a target tissue within the cavity. The directed pathway is provided by an access sheath which is positioned in a desired configuration, generally directed toward the target tissue. Depending on the location of the target tissue and the desired angle of approach, the access sheath may be required to maintain one or more curves in one or more planes to properly direct the interventional devices. In addition, the access sheath has a locking feature to hold the sheath in place and maintain the desired configuration. Interventional devices may then be passed through the sheath to the target tissue.
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