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Balloon access device for endoscope

US9220396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 2012
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 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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