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Insertion device for use with curved, rigid endoscopic instruments and the like

  • US 5,176,649 A
  • Filed: 01/28/1991
  • Issued: 01/05/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An insertion device for curved, rigid endoscope or endoscopic instruments, and the like, comprising:

  • a.) a collapsible obturator comprising a plurality of loosely connected ribs;

    b.) a pin element adapted for insertion into one end of the obturator; and

    ,c.) a collapsible sheath surrounding the obturator;

    whereby,i. the obturator is compressed outwardly when the pin element is inserted therein, thereby causing the obturator to contact the sheath and form an assembled device adapted for insertion through a body wall of a patient, the sheath being secured to the patient'"'"'s body wall;

    ii. removal of the pin element from the obturator will cause the obturator to collapse inside the sheath and enable its withdrawal form the sheath and the patient, leaving the sheath in place in the patient without being completely collapsed or obstructed by the body wall, thus facilitating multiple insertions and withdrawals therethrough of a rigid, curved endoscope or endoscopic instrument, without air leakage; and

    ,iii. following an endoscope procedure, the sheath can be withdrawn from the patient.

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