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Dilator device

  • US 10,322,269 B1
  • Filed: 06/28/2017
  • Issued: 06/18/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A dilator device comprising:

  • an elongated sleeve having a hollow interior extending along a length thereof,an access opening disposed on a proximal portion of said sleeve in communicating relation with said hollow interior,said elongated sleeve comprising a tip disposed on a distal portion thereof,an open end formed on said tip and disposed in communicating relation with said hollow interior,a bladder connected to said distal portion of said sleeve and extendable outwardly therefrom in an expanded orientation,a fluid input for a fluid source connected to said sleeve in fluid communication with said bladder,said access opening and said hollow interior structured and dimensioned to removably receive therein a positioning instrument, andsaid tip comprising a predetermined configuration that facilitates positioning of said elongated sleeve within an intended body part;

    wherein said tip comprises a navigation interface; and

    wherein said navigation interface comprises a component disposed on said tip and structured to at least partially define a magnetic interface with an external device.

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