Applicator for a speculum accessory sleeve and use thereof
US10456016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00103
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An applicator for positioning a sleeve accessory on a medical speculum, and a method for using the applicator, is provided. The applicator has a flat, oblong shape with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being broader than the distal end. The distal end of the applicator includes a first prong and a second prong. At least a portion of the distal end of the applicator is configured to slide into a lumen of a sleeve accessory to facilitate positioning of the sleeve accessory on a medical speculum.
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