Patent ID: 7361170
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A device adapted for use in distending an individual's colon prior to or during a diagnostic procedure comprising: (i) a first conduit having a proximal and distal end; (ii) a reservoir adapted for collecting effluent from an individual's anus while distending the individual's colon prior to or during a diagnostic procedure; the interior of the reservoir interfaced with the distal end of the first conduit, such that effluent passing through the individual's anus is collected in the reservoir; and (iii) an insertable member adapted for insertion into the individual's anus to allow for both the draining of effluent from an individual's anus and for the introduction of gas from an insufflator into an individual's anus; the insertable member having a front portion and rear portion, having a single channel extending from the front portion to the rear portion; the rear portion interfaced with the proximal end of the first conduit; (iv) a second conduit having a proximal and distal end; said proximal end interfaced with the interior of the reservoir, and the distal end of the second conduit is adapted to interface with an insufflator, such that gas discharged from the insufflator passes from the insufflator through the second conduit, through the interior of the reservoir, through the first conduit and then through the insertable member into the individual's anus; wherein effluent draining from the individual's anus passes through the insertable member and through the first conduit into the reservoir and the gas from the insufflator passes through the reservoir prior to or during the diagnostic procedure; (v) one or more barriers positioned on the first or second conduit; the barriers adapted to prevent effluent from contacting the insufflator prior to or during the diagnostic procedure.