Endoscope for multi-channel minimally invasive channel
US12357343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3447
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope including a working channel and an accessory endoscope. The working channel includes a main channel, an accessory channel, and a handle. The main channel and the accessory channel are rigidly connected to the handle. The main channel and the accessory channel each include an inlet disposed on the handle. The accessory endoscope is disposed in the accessory channel. The accessory endoscope comprises an accessory cleaning channel and an accessory optical channel; and no instrument channel is disposed in the accessory endoscope.
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