Medical devices and related methods
US11617496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320775
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect, a medical device may be configured for use with an endoscope and may include a tool. The tool may include an actuator, at least one extension at a distal portion of the actuator, and a distal end. The at least one extension may extend radially outward from the actuator and may have an edge configured to fragment debris within a body. The medical device may also include a cap configured for coupling to a distal end of the endoscope, and the cap may include a body defining an opening and a cavity. The opening may be configured to align with optics of the endoscope, and the at least one extension may be positioned within the cavity of the body.
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