CPC A61B 17/3423 (2013.01) [A61B 17/3431 (2013.01); A61B 17/3439 (2013.01); A61B 17/3498 (2013.01); A61M 25/0012 (2013.01); A61M 25/0023 (2013.01); A61M 25/0668 (2013.01); A61B 2017/3454 (2013.01); A61B 2090/3966 (2016.02); A61M 2025/0024 (2013.01); A61M 25/0051 (2013.01); A61M 2025/006 (2013.01); A61M 25/0662 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method of forming an expandable introducer, comprising:
modifying a compliant inner liner having a lumen and a distal region by adding at least one reinforcing member having a length and including at least one spine extending along the length of the at least one reinforcing member;
securing at least one folded portion of the compliant inner liner to, and extending along, the distal region;
disposing an outer sheath along at least a portion of the compliant inner liner,
wherein the outer sheath includes at least one perforation;
removing material adjacent to the at least one folded portion from a distal portion of the compliant inner liner to form a tip region; and
disposing a tip member along the tip region.
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