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A New Resectoscope Sheath Lock
Vol, D8 1 Alig,
T.ffE .TounNAL OF UROLOGY
Copyright © 1067 l.i:y The VViJlia.ms & Wilkins Co.
Printed ·in
S.A,
A NEW RESECTOSCOPE SHEATH LOCK GEORGE 0. BAUMRUCKER From ihe Deparlmenl of Urology, Hinsdale JV!eclical Cenier, Hinsdale, Iffinois
A new sheath lock perfected for me by American Cystmeope Makern, Inc. seems to be the answer to the problem that some urologists have had with separation of the sheath from the workresection.* This ing clement during
together with pliers at periodic intervals or 2) putting a rubber band around the water one end of the wing-lock whieh had r1 to hold the working element more snugly. The new grip locks the 2 elements togetbe1
separation was due to the lack of a positive grip between the two elements, usually after the customary 2-proug friction became worn and loose. This loose connection has been corrected in squeezing the 2 prongs the past in 2 ways· 1)
simply by inserting the working element, into the sheath (see part A of illmtration). The lock can be released by a flick of the thumb or Lo separate the lwo elements (see part B of illus tration). I find that this ne,Y accessory ineret,SCl', the speed and ease of handling of rc,wc:tm,coTJC,s
Accepted for publication October 4, 1966. * Lock furnished (optional) with new fiberglass
sheaths,
30 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale, lll1inm:s CO/J21
275
T.ffE .TounNAL OF UROLOGY
Copyright © 1067 l.i:y The VViJlia.ms & Wilkins Co.
Printed ·in
S.A,
A NEW RESECTOSCOPE SHEATH LOCK GEORGE 0. BAUMRUCKER From ihe Deparlmenl of Urology, Hinsdale JV!eclical Cenier, Hinsdale, Iffinois
A new sheath lock perfected for me by American Cystmeope Makern, Inc. seems to be the answer to the problem that some urologists have had with separation of the sheath from the workresection.* This ing clement during
together with pliers at periodic intervals or 2) putting a rubber band around the water one end of the wing-lock whieh had r1 to hold the working element more snugly. The new grip locks the 2 elements togetbe1
separation was due to the lack of a positive grip between the two elements, usually after the customary 2-proug friction became worn and loose. This loose connection has been corrected in squeezing the 2 prongs the past in 2 ways· 1)
simply by inserting the working element, into the sheath (see part A of illmtration). The lock can be released by a flick of the thumb or Lo separate the lwo elements (see part B of illus tration). I find that this ne,Y accessory ineret,SCl', the speed and ease of handling of rc,wc:tm,coTJC,s
Accepted for publication October 4, 1966. * Lock furnished (optional) with new fiberglass
sheaths,
30 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale, lll1inm:s CO/J21
275