#$%^&*AU2016201410A120170406.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention describes medical sheath systems that can employ retainer devices having a plurality of channels configured to retain a sheath assembly in straight or curved configurations to reduce or minimise radiation exposure of physicians and healthcare workers while also improving the ergonomic and orthopaedic impact upon the user. The described sheath assembly includes a curvable tube with a first end having a connector and a second end having a port configured to receive an interventional tool, and a retainer having a plurality of channels configured to releasably retain the curvable tube in first and second curved configurations.3Ouv~UUUutuu I Page 1 of 6 0. KC I I I 0II 1 C I I1 01 DI co ICN