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Working channel device for an endoscopic tool

US11478234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2019
Grant dateOct 25, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3447
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An articulating working channel system for use with a plurality of flexible tools which are adapted to be interleaved in a single surgical procedure, comprising: a working channel subassembly including a hollow flexible shaft; and a surgical tool subassembly including the flexible tool, wherein the flexible tool includes a flexible tube which is adapted to be inserted into the flexible shaft and wherein the flexible shaft is adapted to be articulated and the flexible tube is adapted to be passively articulated therewith.

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