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Device for performing a surgical procedure and method

US9204915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00557
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device includes an inflatable member extending between a first end and a second end. An inner surface of the inflatable member defines a first passageway in the first end and a chamber in the second end. An inner member is disposed in the first passageway and extends through the chamber. The inner member includes an inner surface defining a second passageway. A second end of the inflatable member is bonded to an outer surface of the inner member. A guide is member disposed in the second passageway. An outer member includes a first end having a projection including a threaded outer surface. The outer member includes an inner surface defining a third passageway having the inflatable member disposed therein. A cap includes a threaded inner surface that engages the threaded outer surface of the projection. Methods of use are provided.

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