Endoscope air/water flush adaptor and method
US12075979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems and methods for air/water and flushing valves. For example, an endoscopic valve of the present disclosure may include a valve stem with contiguous first and second channels and with first and second ports formed within a sidewall of the valve stem. A series of seals may be disposed around an outer surface of the valve stem proximal and distal to the first and second ports. A gating member may be slidably disposed within the proximal channel and a valve insert may be disposed between the proximal and distal channels.
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