Insertion unit for medical instruments and an intubation system thereof
US12089807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B23/2476
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses an insertion unit, a bending section and an intubation system for use in a body lumen of a patient. The insertion unit comprises an inner elongated shaft structure being capable of torque transmission around its length axis and having spring-like and flexibility properties and an outer elongated shaft structure at least partially surrounding the inner elongated shaft structure and having spring-like properties and a continuous and flat outer surface. The inner elongated shaft structure has a distal end, and is capable of being connected to an optical head. The insertion unit is configured to transmit pushing and rotation forces along a length of the insertion unit. The integral insertion unit is configured and operable to bend the distal tip in all directions and to fully rotate the distal tip.
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