Balloon actuated ligating band dispenser

A ligating band dispenser includes a cylindrical inner sleeve and at least a partially encompassing balloon, where the inner sleeve supports one or more expanded ligating bands external to the balloon. This ligating band dispenser allows the introduction of a pressurized fluid between the inner slee...

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Main Author MEARS ERIC L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.08.2001
Edition7
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A ligating band dispenser includes a cylindrical inner sleeve and at least a partially encompassing balloon, where the inner sleeve supports one or more expanded ligating bands external to the balloon. This ligating band dispenser allows the introduction of a pressurized fluid between the inner sleeve and the balloon, proximal to a distal-most, stored ligating band, to effect the distal displacement and dispensing of one or more stored ligating bands.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19980102243