Systems, devices and methods for accessing a bodily opening

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8834361
APP PUB NO 20100292541A1
SERIAL NO

12620864

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Medical systems, devices and methods are provided for accessing a bodily opening that, among other things, are safe and reliable, and facilitate manipulation of a medical instrument. The medical access device generally includes an elongated flexible sheath and an expandable frame connected to the distal end of the flexible sheath. The sheath and expandable frame are operable between expanded and collapsed configurations to provide a pathway from a natural orifice to the bodily opening.

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COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC750 N DANIELS WAY BLOOMINGTON IN 47404

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Aguirre, Andres F Burlington, US 12 443
Hashiba, Kiyoshi Sao Paulo, BR 16 434
Ingram, Kimberly K Rural Hall, US 4 995
Surti, Vihar C Winston-Salem, US 130 3933

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