Intraoperative endoscope cleaning system
US11583176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure is directed to methods and systems for cleaning scopes using a camera port (e.g. trocar) which has been modified to include a cleaning system. A trocar is a device designed to allow surgical instruments and tools to be quickly and easily inserted into a body cavity without contacting the surrounding tissue.
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