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Apparatus for accessing a body cavity and methods of making same

  • US 20060079924A1
  • Filed: 10/07/2005
  • Published: 04/13/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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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