Patent ID: 8870752
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of using an endoscope sheath, comprising: inserting an endoscope body into a lumen of an elongate tubular body of the endoscope sheath, the endoscope sheath including an evacuation fitting in fluid communication with a sheath lumen, the evacuation fitting including a valve having a pilot balloon that is coupled thereto and in fluid communication with the sheath lumen, the pilot balloon being configured to indicate the pressure in the sheath lumen, creating a fluidtight seal between the endoscope body and the elongate tubular body by removing fluid from between the endoscope body and the elongate tubular body to bring the elongate tubular body into contact with the endoscope body, inserting the endoscope body into a lumen of a patient as part of a medical procedure, monitoring the pilot balloon during the medical procedure, and discontinuing use of the endoscope body during the medical procedure when the pilot balloon indicates a loss of negative pressure and, thus, the fluidtight seal between the endoscope body and the elongate tubular body.