Endoscopic translumenal surgical methods using a sheath

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7963912
APP PUB NO 20070260117A1
SERIAL NO

11382196

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The present invention provides methods and devices for shielding an endo scope during insertion through a body lumen, and in particular using a sheath for preventing contact between the endoscope (or trocar sleeve) and the body lumen, thus preventing bacteria from being carried into a body cavity.

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  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cropper, Michael S Edgewood, US 92 27742
Zwolinski, Andrew Cincinnati, US 1 99

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