Abstract: The invention relates to a product capable of transforming a toxic, corrosive or environmentally harmful liquid product into a harmless or non-aggressive residue comprising: at least one amphoteric selected in such a way that: the pH of the residue obtained is within the range of from 5 to 10, preferably from 5.5 to 9.7, the lowest of the acidic pK values of the amphoteric is within the range of from 5 to 10, preferably from 5.5 to 9.7, and the highest of the basic pK values of the amphoteric is within the range of from 5 to 10 and preferably from 5 to 8, and the highest of the basic pK values of the amphoteric is lower than the lowest of the acidic pK values, at least one lipophilic absorbent and at least one hydrophilic absorbent.

Abstract: A device for removing undesirable material from a tubular structure within the human body features a cylindrical body with a lumen therethrough. The distal portion of the body is divided into a number of flexible members. An inflatable cuff is attached to the flexible members. When the cuff is inflated, the members flex radially outwardly so that the distal opening of the lumen is expanded. An inflation tube is used to inflate and deflate the cuff by means of a syringe. An elastomeric membrane sleeve surrounds the flexible members so that the latter are contracted towards their original position when the cuff is deflated. The sleeve also prevents material from escaping between the flexible members when the cuff is inflated.