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Endoscope for multi-channel minimally invasive channel

US12357343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2021
Grant dateJul 15, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 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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