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Endoscopes and methods of treatment

US11931010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Weijiang Ding · Shanghai, CN
Yuanxun Li · Shanghai, CN
Yancong Lu · Shanghai, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 24, 2017
Grant date	Mar 19, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscope includes a handle, an elongated body extending distally from the handle and defining a longitudinal axis, a light source disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body and configured to illuminate tissue, and a therapeutic unit disposed within the distal portion of the elongated body and configured to treat tissue.

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