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Endoscopic device having handle assembly and catheter assembly

US4762120A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1987
Grant dateAug 9, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/015
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscopic device having a handle assembly and a catheter assembly is disclosed. The catheter assembly carries a viewing conduit which cooperates with an eyepiece on the handle assembly for viewing in a patient's body cavity. The catheter assembly is preferably rotatably and removably mounted on the handle assembly. Also disclosed is a coupling unit which, together with the catheter assembly, forms an endoscopic camera device.

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