Optical surgical device with scraping tool
US5536234A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical surgical device includes a detachable, disposable semi-flexible sheath for insertion into a patient's body. The sheath is provided with plurality of channels. One of the channels receives an endoscope for optical examination of an operative site within the patient. The remaining channels may be used for suction, drainage or irrigation of the operative site. The distal end of the sheath defines a hook-like scraping tool for removing tissue from the patient in the field of view of the endoscope.
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