Endoscopic device
US4470407A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 1982 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M3/0279
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic device is disclosed which provides for unobstructed viewing within a body space of a patient. The endoscopic device includes a tube carrying a light transmitting system with a balloon extending over the system. The balloon can be expanded and the interior of the body space inspected or irradicated with a laser beam through the balloon.
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