Multi-lumen core deflecting endoscope
US4748969A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/31
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope having a control head, an objective head and a flexible shaft therebetween. The shaft has a flexible core with a conduit means therewith. A deflection means is provided with the shaft having a tension member and a distal end compression member for controllably returning the distal end to an undeflected position.
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