Patent ID: 10500379

Abstract:
Urethrotome dilators for dilating a urethral stricture, and methods for forming and using the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the urethrotome dilator includes a first distal end with a dilating head, a second proximal end with a handle, and a stem for connecting the first end to the second end. The dilating head may have a first region, a second region, and a channel for receiving a guidewire. The first region of the dilating head may have a substantially conical surface, with a vertex at its distal end and a base at its proximal end. The second region may have a substantially flat surface and a blade for stretching tissue. The blade may be integrally formed within the second region and may extend from the flat surface. The top edge of the blade may be tapered and blunt, while the two opposing sides of the blade may be formed with sharp corners for cutting tissue.