The braided sheath Cutter was designed specifically to aid in the removal of braided sliceable introducers such as the family of Lateral Vein Introducers (LVI).
After lead or catheter placement is complete and the introducer is ready for removal, the valve of the SafeSheath is manually split. The blade of the Cutter is positioned within a notch at the proximal end of the exposed sheath. The Cutter is used to simultaneously cut the introducer during retraction while maintaining lead position. The need for an assistant or inadvertent lead dislodgement is minimized.
The unique pistol grip design of the Cutter provides greater control during sheath withdrawal. When cutting a Lateral Vein Introducer within a SafeSheath CSG, the proprietary C-ring firmly engages the hub of the CSG during LVI removal.
