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Pivoting dilator

  • US 20070250100A1
  • Filed: 01/08/2007
  • Published: 10/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A pivoting dilator comprising:

  • a first dilator portion having a first proximal portion and first distal portion, a second dilator portion having a second proximal portion and second distal portion, a longitudinal axis extending longitudinally therethrough between the first dilator portion and the second dilator portion, and a longitudinal passageway extending along the longitudinal axis, wherein the first dilator portion is hingedly connected to the second dilator portion proximally of the first and second distal portions;

    wherein the passageway is adapted to accommodate a catheter being inserted longitudinally therethrough; and

    wherein the pivoting dilator is operable between an insertable position and a dilating position by forcing the at least one of the first proximal end and the second proximal end towards the longitudinal axis and pivoting apart the first and second distal portions.

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