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Endoscopic devices and method of use

  • US 7,033,314 B2
  • Filed: 04/21/2004
  • Issued: 04/25/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a handle;

    a first elongate tubular body having a proximal end coupled to the handle and a distal end, the proximal end defining an entry port;

    a second tubular body, comprising a polymer material and having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the second tubular body coupled to the distal end of the first tubular body and a circumference of the distal end defining a guide face,wherein the first tubular body and the second tubular body are co-linearly aligned and collectively define a first lumen therethrough extending from the entry port to the guide face, the first lumen having a dimension adequate to accommodate in a co-linear alignment with the first tubular body;

    a second lumen having a dimension adequate to accommodate an instrument therethrough;

    at least one illumination fiber; and

    a third lumen comprising at least one lens disposed at the distal end of the second tubular body;

    wherein the second tubular body has a dimension adequate for insertion into a uterus of a human subject, andwherein the guide face comprises a blunt edge and an outside diameter less than an outside diameter of the second tubular body.

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