Medical device sheath apparatus and method of making and...

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With protective sheath

C600S114000, C600S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958035

ABSTRACT:
A medical device sheath apparatus including: a fitting being suitable for receiving the medical device in a self sealing manner; a first sheath for receiving the medical device as it passes through the fitting; a second sheath surrounding the first sheath; a dilator defining a treatment area, coupled to at least the second sheath, and being suitable for dilating a bodily cavity and passing therapeutic or diagnostic energy in such forms as electromagnetic radiation or acoustic energy there through; and, a window operatively positioned with respect to the first sheath so as to enable viewing of an area substantially adjacent the second sheath upon insertion of the medical device into the apparatus.

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