Abstract: A cannula can comprise a main body portion having an outer peripheral surface, a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and opposing first and second ends that are spaced relative to the longitudinal axis. A through-bore can extend through the main body portion. The through bore can comprise a first guide bore, a second guide bore spaced from the first guide bore relative to the transverse axis, and a connecting portion that extends between the first bore and the second bore. A tip portion can extend from the second end of the main body portion relative to the longitudinal axis. The tip portion can comprise a bore therethrough that is coaxial with the first guide bore.

Abstract: A cervical canal dilator comprising an elongate tubular or cylindrical shaft having a distal end and a proximal end; the interior of the shaft being provided with internal cavities that communicate with anchor and dilation balloons in such a manner as to permit the separate inflation thereof; the anchor balloon being positioned on the distal end of the shaft and being capable of anchoring the dilator against the bottom of the cervix when inflated after the dilator is inserted in a cervix and the remaining dilation balloons being positioned between the distal and proximal ends so as to effect optimum dilation of the cervical canal when inflated after the device is inserted and anchored in place by inflation of the anchor balloon.