Instrument insert for a uretero-renoscope
US4653476A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument insert for a uretero-renoscope comprises a hollow elongate shaft proximally connectible through an outer shaft of the uretero-renoscope and having an optical system extending through it. A steerable deflector device for a flexible auxiliary instrument extending through the insert being provided proximally adjacent the distal objective of the optical system, whereby the distal end of an instrument such as a cannula passing through the insert shaft can be guided from the proximal end of the uretero-renoscope while being viewed through the optical system.
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