Endoscopic device with drip flange and methods of use thereof for an operative procedure
US10842350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods herein are directed to an endoscopic device with a drip flange, including the assembly and use of the endoscopic device. The endoscopic device with a drip flange may be positioned to abut an aperture into an operative cavity and inserted through the aperture. An endoscopic procedure may be performed, during which fluid moves along an outside surface of the elongate shaft, the fluid moving from the distal end toward the proximal end, and where the fluid is directed to a drip flange coupled to the outside surface of the elongate shaft between the distal tip and a proximal end of the elongate shaft.
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