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Endoscopic device

  • US 4,470,407 A
  • Filed: 03/11/1982
  • Issued: 09/11/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An endoscopic device for use in a body space comprising:

  • (a) an elongated tube having a distal portion;

    (b) an expandable balloon carried on exterior of the distal portion of the tube, the balloon being substantially transparent when expanded;

    (c) a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the expandable balloon;

    (d) an optic system carried by the tube and terminating within the expandable balloon; and

    (e) a hose carried by the tube and extending beyond the distal portion of the tube and through the expandable balloon to be in fluid communication with the body space distally of the balloon;

    whereby the distal portion of the endoscopic device can be inserted into the body space and fluid introduced through the fluid passageway to expand the expandable balloon.

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