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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 1994
Filed:
Feb. 14, 1992
Brian Cox, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Jay A Lenker, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
Daniel C Merrill, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
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.