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Method of cervical videoscope with detachable camera

  • US 5,251,613 A
  • Filed: 06/09/1992
  • Issued: 10/12/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of examining various internal body surfaces for lesions having predetermined characteristics, said method comprising the steps of:

  • mounting a video camera unit and a source of illumination on a blade of a vaginal speculum, wherein the video camera unit has a cable trailing from the distal end thereof and the light source has an optical bundle trailing from the distal end thereof;

    inserting the speculum into the vagina of the patient;

    illuminating the cervix and inspecting it for lesions;

    removing the speculum from the vagina and removing the video camera unit and illumination source from the speculum;

    inserting the video camera unit and illumination source into a cylindrical, sterilizable sheath, having a window at a distal end and an accordian-folded cylindrical sleeve adjacent the proximate end;

    pulling the sleeve over the trailing cable and optical bundle;

    inserting the sheath, with the video camera unit and light source in place into one or more body passageways to position the video camera unit for viewing a selected site; and

    examining the site for lesions.

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