Endoscope sheaths and method and apparatus for installation and

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1986-10-31

1988-01-26

Grieb, William H.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

53585, A61B 100

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active

047210974

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope and a disposable sanitary sheath are disclosed. In the preferred embodiment the core of the endoscope has indentations longitudinally extending along its exterior surface in a peanut-like cross-sectional configuration while the sheath has channels within longitudinally extending thicker portions. The sheath is positionable on the endoscope core with its thickened portions located within the indentations. Alternate embodiments are disclosed as are the method and apparatus for placing sheaths on endoscope cores and their removal.

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