USPTO Patent Application: Vascular Access Sheath
Summary
The USPTO has published a new patent application filed by Silk Road Medical, Inc. for a vascular access sheath system. The application details a system designed to limit insertion depth into an artery, with an adjustable exposed portion.
What changed
This document is a publication of a patent application filed by Silk Road Medical, Inc. for a vascular access sheath. The application, identified as US20260083939A1, describes a system with a sheath stopper configured to limit insertion depth into an artery, with the exposed portion's length being adjustable.
As this is a patent application, it does not impose new regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. It represents a new intellectual property filing in the medical device sector. Companies in this space may wish to review the application for competitive intelligence or potential licensing opportunities.
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SHEATHS CONFIGURED FOR VASCULAR ACCESS
Application US20260083939A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Assignee
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
Inventors
Blaine Schneider, Brad Steele, William Whealon, Erica J. Rogers
Abstract
System and methods are configured for accessing an artery such as a carotid artery. The system comprising a sheath stopper positioned on an exterior of a distal section of an arterial access sheath such that a portion of the distal section of the sheath is covered by the sheath stopper and a portion of the distal section of the sheath is exposed,. The sheath stopper is configured to limit insertion of the sheath into an artery to the exposed portion wherein a length of the exposed portion is adjustable.
CPC Classifications
A61M 25/0662 A61M 25/0043 A61M 25/02 A61M 2025/0286 A61M 2210/12
Filing Date
2023-09-19
Application No.
19112637
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