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US 10,517,623 B2Granted
Removal tool for use with endoscopic device
AssigneeConmed Corporation
InventorsAndrew Joseph Dusbabek, Scott Arvin Olson, Christen Andrew Springs, Isaac Raijman
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Abstract
Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment, a tool for use with an endoscopic procedure comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane expandable vessel.
Claims18
An apparatus, comprising:
- a single expandable vessel fused to a shaft comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane material and expandable from a diameter of at least approximately 5.0 mm up to a diameter of approximately 25 mm, said expandable vessel configured to receive a fluid from said shaft, said expandable vessel.
A method of removing an object, comprising:
- inserting a single expandable vessel comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane material and expandable from a diameter of at least approximately 5.0 mm up to a diameter of approximately 25 mm, wherein the expandable vessel is fused to a shaft through an ostium;
- and
- inserting a contrast fluid through said ostium.
A system for use with an endoscopic device, comprising:
- a shaft, wherein a portion of said shaft is surrounded by a single polyurethane expandable material, wherein the polyurethane expandable material is expandable from a diameter of at least approximately 5.0 mm up to a diameter of approximately 25 mm;
- and
- one or more dispensing ports for injecting a fluid that results, at least in part, in expanding said polyurethane expandable material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.