Articulating cannula with endoscope attachment
US11737660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/10184
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An articulating cannula assembly is described. The articulating cannula assembly includes: a hand piece; a proximal housing situated above the hand piece; a cannula distally extending from the proximal housing, the cannula including an articulating segment; and a trigger that, when actuated, extends or contracts the articulating segment. The proximal housing can removably couple to the hand piece. The proximal housing can include an endoscope attachment structure for removably securing a proximal portion of an endoscope.
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