Patent ID: 6623503
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A set of dilators, said set comprisingat least a first dilator and a second dilator each comprising a first elongate member, said first elongate member having an â€œopenâ€  end and a â€œclosedâ€  end, an inner surface of said first elongate member at the â€œopenâ€  end being so internally configured as to be adapted, in use, to engage a corresponding external configuration of a handle for the dilator; and at least a third dilator and a fourth dilator each comprising a second elongate member, said second elongate member having an â€œopenâ€  end and a â€œclosedâ€  end, an outer surface of the second elongate member at the â€œclosedâ€  end being of arcuate longitudinal section and the outer surface of the second elongate member at the â€œopenâ€  end being so externally configured as to be adapted, in use, to engage the inner surface of the first elongate member of a dilator of the first dilator or the second dilator, wherein the dimensions of each elongate member of said set being different.