Endoscopy device having a flexible shaft
US12201275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for an endoscope for use in a surgical procedure, e.g., a pediatric trans-nasal endoscopy procedure. The endoscope may include a handle for gripping by a user, and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft may have a working channel extending longitudinally therethrough and a distal region configured to be inserted into a patient. The exterior of the shaft may be protected by a laminate layer that is more flexible at the distal regions of the shaft than at more proximal regions, so as to improve steering. The shaft wall may be comprised of braided filaments so as to minimize the outer diameter of the shaft while maintaining a maximum working channel diameter. The handle may include symmetrical steering mechanisms to enable ambidextrous steering capabilities.
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