Imaging needle system and apparatus with light engine
US12096918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/244
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging needle apparatus, associated system, and method of use are described. The apparatus includes various interchangeable modules, including a trocar assembly, a blunt cannula assembly, and an arthroscope assembly, such as a nano-arthroscope. For example, using the imaging needle apparatus, a doctor can treat a patient by inserting the trocar assembly into the patient's body, inserting the blunt cannula assembly into the body via the trocar assembly, removing the trocar assembly, and inserting the arthroscope assembly into the blunt cannula assembly. Further, the imaging needle apparatus, in some embodiments, includes a light engine that provides a light source for a camera cannula of the apparatus, such as a camera cannula that is part of the arthroscope assembly.
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