Method and apparatus for removal of a foreign body cavity

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5290294
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07839011

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The present invention provides an apparatus of novel design for use in the rapid, non-surgical removal of foreign bodies from the urethra and bladder. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transurethral snaring tool for encircling and ensnaring a foreign body within the urethral lumen or bladder. The snaring tool is further provided in one embodiment with an introduction sheath, suitable for housing a cystoscope lens or other viewing means, and an obturator, for the atraumatic introduction of the sheath. In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a foreign body removal apparatus having additional tools to insert through the transurethral sheath, including a rigid forward forceps and a lateral grasping forceps. There is additionally provided a non-surgical method for removal of a foreign body from a body cavity.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-1566

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cox, Brian 21792 Northwood La., Lake Forest, CA 92630 80 2051
Lenker, Jay A 996 Coast View Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651 158 21051
Merrill, Daniel C 2127 Danville Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596 2 219

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