Devices, systems and methods for cleaning of elongated instrument surface
US11877729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of as elongated instrument held within a cavity. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal wire member extends along an elongated instrument (e.g. a laparoscope) and a rotatable transverse member removes matter from a surface of the instrument (e.g. a lens).
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