Patent ID: 6958035
Filing Date: 2005-10-25
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A medical device sheath apparatus comprising: a fitting being suitable for receiving said medical device in a self sealing manner; a first sheath for receiving said medical device as it passes through said fitting; a second sheath surrounding said first sheath; a dilator defining a treatment area, coupled to at least said second sheath, and being suitable for dilating a bodily cavity and passing therapeutic electromagnetic radiation there through; and, a window operatively positioned with respect to said first sheath so as to enable viewing of an area substantially adjacent said second sheath upon insertion of said medical device into said apparatus; wherein said fitting comprises: a seal housing: and, a seal secured by said housing and comprising a bore being suitable for receiving said medical device and sized to provide an air seal against an outside diameter of said medical device; and further comprising at least one additional bore being suitable for receiving at least one tube for inflating or deflating said dilator.