#$%^&*AU2018271320A120181220.pdf#####C: Interwoven NRPortbl DCC KMII 8108366 I.docx-29 It12018 ABSTRACT One embodiment is directed to a system for deploying a device to a distal location across a vessel, comprising an elongate introducer sheath tubing member comprising opencell fibrous wall material defining a lumen therethrough, wherein in a collapsed configuration the sheath has a first cross-sectional outer diameter and a first lumen inner diameter; and in an expanded configuration, the sheath has a second cross-section outer diameter and a second lumen inner diameter; and a substantially non-porous expandable layer coupled to a proximal portion of sheath and configured to prevent fluids present in the lumen from crossing the fibrous wall material. Fig. 2G4/19 4 y 4,Z