Balloon access device with features for engaging an endoscope
US9833126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon access device for use with an endoscope is disclosed. A transparent balloon attached to the distal end of the endoscope allows a user to both separate collapsed intestinal tissue and visualize the path of the endoscope without administering insufflation gas to the collapsed area of a patient. The attachment of the balloon to the endoscope is achieved by the various embodiments of the balloon access device disclosed herein.
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