Endoscope having a grasping tool and a method for removing a stent from a patient
US10507126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9528
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope (1) having an operating handle comprising a handle housing (2) and an insertion tube (3) extending from said handle towards a distal end of the endoscope (1) and terminating in a tip part (4) at the distal end of the endoscope (1). The endoscope (1) comprises a tool operating member (22) for operating a tool (55) at the tip part (4). A control means connects the tool operating member (22) and the tool (55), so as to allow movement (55) of the tool in response to activation of said tool operating member (22). Also disclosed is an endoscope including a grasping tool and a method of removing a stent from a patient.
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