Apparatus and method for endoscopic diagnostics and therapy
US5377668A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00195
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiberscope is constructed with one or more of a pivoted eyepiece, a cannula insertion assembly capable of housing a retractable fiber bundle and/or delivering distention fluid, a disposable sheath and seal assembly and an encasement for a fiber bundle. The distal end of the encased bundle can be advanced or withdrawn from its protective sheath. When advanced, it may be reoriented in direction by means of linkage to structure which can be manipulated from outside the instrument.
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