Steerable dilatation system, dilator, and related methods...

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2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C606S191000

Reexamination Certificate

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10268500

ABSTRACT:
A dilatation system preferably including a dilator and a detachable handle for achieving step dilatation of a bodily opening is provided. The dilator preferably is steerable and can be visually guided using a fiber optic scope positioned in a lumen formed in a shaft of the dilator. Fluid can be delivered through the lumen with the scope positioned therein so as to distend, irrigate, or insufflate a space within the body. A kit and related methods also are provided that can include elements desired to facilitate step dilatation of a body opening.

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