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Sealing device for colonoscopy procedure

US10463236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

12Claims

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Assignee

G.I. VIEW LTD. · IL

Inventors

Tal Simchony · Kalanswa, IL
Avraham Sinay · Netanya, IL
Ilia Krivoruk · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 21, 2014
Grant date	Nov 5, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 26, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0034
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sealing device comprising a sealing tube having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end being adapted to be inserted through an anus of a patient; and a rectal surface mounted at the distal end of the sealing tube and positioned substantially perpendicularly to a cross section of the sealing tube. The rectal surface is configured and operable to create a pressure on the anus externally and activate anal muscles, wherein the rectal surface is placed in contact with the anus when in use.

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