Anoscope
US8348837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3452
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anoscope kit comprising an anoscope having a plurality of spaced apart fingers having free ends and a dilator removably positionable within the anoscope to aid insertion of the anoscope. The dilator has a proximal region, an intermediate region and a distal region, the distal region including an enlarged distal head. A ramped surface extends from the enlarged distal head toward the intermediate region, the intermediate region having an outer surface to contact the fingers of the dilator.
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