Balloon access device for endoscope
US9220396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a balloon access device having a cap coupleable to an endoscope and a balloon for sealing with the cap when expanded. The balloon access device allows a physician to both separate collapsed tissue and visualize the path of the endoscope without administering insufflation gas to the collapsed area of a patient.
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