Inventors:
Robert I. Leininger - Columbus OH
Joseph R. Preston - Columbus OH
Brenton R. Lower - Columbus OH
Assignee:
Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. - Raritan NJ
International Classification:
A61M 2902
Abstract:
A novel inflatable device is disclosed for use in dilating various body cavities, and especially the human cervix, comprising an envelope member having an enlarged bulbous portion on one end, and a shield at the opposite end. The envelope member is inflatable with suitable gasses such as carbon dioxide, or liquids such as saline, distilled water and the like.