USPTO Patent Application: Vascular Access Sheath

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Published September 19th, 2023

Detected March 26th, 2026

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.

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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.