Sigmoidoscope

Details Sigmoidoscope Sigmoidoscope

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Leubecker, John P. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having auxiliary channel

C600S133000, C600S159000, C604S037000, C604S110000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10071701

ABSTRACT:
A sigmoidoscope comprises at least one disposable part, in combination with a device for insufflation of a body cavity with a medium via the sigmoidoscope, the medium being susceptible to contamination by a contaminant during use of the sigmoidoscope. The insufflation device and the sigmoidoscope are connected, or adapted for connection, to one another. The sigmoidoscope and/or the insufflation device are provided with a disposable contamination prevention device, or being so formed and arranged, that no non-disposable part of the sigmoidoscope and no non-disposable part of the insufflation device is exposed to any contaminated medium during use of the sigmoidoscope.

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