An introducer system delivers therapy locally to a renal system in a patient.
A proximal coupler assembly is coupled to an introducer sheath that delivers multiple
devices simultaneously into a location within an abdominal aorta associated with
first and second renal artery ostia. The coupler assembly has a network of branch
lumens arranged to allow for smooth slideable engagement of multiple coupled devices
without substantial interference therebetween. A first branch lumen typically introduces
a percutaneous translumenal interventional device such as an angiography or guiding
catheter into the introducer sheath and is substantially aligned with a longitudinal
axis of the sheath. One or more other branch lumen are off-axis from the longitudinal
axis by about 30 degrees or less and introduce components of a bilateral renal
delivery assembly into the introducer sheath in conjunction with the other device.
Novel insertion devices are provided to coordinate the coupling of the multiple devices.