Apparatus for accessing a body cavity and methods of making same
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1. Apparatus kit for accessing a body cavity, comprising:
- an inflatable body consisting of a substantially cylindrical annular member, the annular member having a proximal end, a distal end, a central lumen, an interior, an inflation tube disposed in communication with the interior, and a plurality of staggered contact areas, the annular member formed by everting a length of material upon itself to define a main body portion having a circumferential seam only at proximal end, the annular member having a deflated configuration for insertion into the body cavity and an expanded configuration when inflated; and
an expandable support assembly comprising a handle and an upper lever coupled to the handle by a plurality of support rods, the expandable support assembly having a closed position and an open position, wherein the expandable support assembly is configured to be inserted within the central lumen of the annular member to support the inflatable body in the expanded configuration.
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Abstract
Apparatus is provided for accessing a body cavity comprising kit containing an annular member having a deflated insertion configuration and an inflated expanded configuration and an expandable support assembly including an upper lever coupled to a handle, wherein the expandable support assembly may be deployed within the inflatable body to enhance the radial strength of the inflatable body and provide an unobstructed view.
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1. Apparatus kit for accessing a body cavity, comprising:
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an inflatable body consisting of a substantially cylindrical annular member, the annular member having a proximal end, a distal end, a central lumen, an interior, an inflation tube disposed in communication with the interior, and a plurality of staggered contact areas, the annular member formed by everting a length of material upon itself to define a main body portion having a circumferential seam only at proximal end, the annular member having a deflated configuration for insertion into the body cavity and an expanded configuration when inflated; and
an expandable support assembly comprising a handle and an upper lever coupled to the handle by a plurality of support rods, the expandable support assembly having a closed position and an open position, wherein the expandable support assembly is configured to be inserted within the central lumen of the annular member to support the inflatable body in the expanded configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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