GENERAL UTERINE MANIPULATOR AND SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A double ended medical instrument arranged for insertion into a body cavity comprising:
- a body having a first probe at first end, a second probe at a second opposite end;
the first probe having a cylindrical portion with an first outer circumferential surface of a first diameter, a first circumferential edge distant the first end and a first lip projecting outwardly from the first outer circumferential surface beyond the first circumferential edge and extending for at least a part of a circumference of the first circumferential edge;
the second probe having a cylindrical portion with a second outer circumferential surface of a second outer diameter, a second circumferential edge distant the first probe and a second lip projecting outwardly from the second outer circumferential surface beyond the second circumferential edge and extending for at least a part of a circumference of the second circumferential edge;
wherein the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter are different from each other.
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Abstract
A general uterine manipulator 10 incorporates an elongated hollow tube 12 defining an internal passage 14. Tube 12 has opposite first and second ends 16 and 18, formed with internal threads T1 and T2; and a smooth continuous outer surface 20 of constant outer diameter. A first fitting comprising a tail screw 22 is screwed into thread T1 and a second fitting cervical screw 24 is screwed in thread T2. An inner manipulator rod 26 extends through the first fitting 22, tube 12, and second fitting 24. A range of alternate first and second fitting is provided. A forceps holder 70 is attachable to the tube 12 between ends 16 and 18. The manipulator 10 may also support a cervical funnel 90 and a plug 92.
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21 Claims
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1. A double ended medical instrument arranged for insertion into a body cavity comprising:
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a body having a first probe at first end, a second probe at a second opposite end; the first probe having a cylindrical portion with an first outer circumferential surface of a first diameter, a first circumferential edge distant the first end and a first lip projecting outwardly from the first outer circumferential surface beyond the first circumferential edge and extending for at least a part of a circumference of the first circumferential edge; the second probe having a cylindrical portion with a second outer circumferential surface of a second outer diameter, a second circumferential edge distant the first probe and a second lip projecting outwardly from the second outer circumferential surface beyond the second circumferential edge and extending for at least a part of a circumference of the second circumferential edge; wherein the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter are different from each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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- 5. The double ended medical instrument according to claim 5 wherein the second probe is formed with a second cavity extending axially from the second circumferential edge toward the first probe and having a second inner diameter wherein the second inner diameter is different to the first inner diameter.
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