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Medical visualization device

US5688224A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1995
Grant dateNov 18, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/32
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical visualization device for examination of an anatomical area through a body orifice for diagnosis or local therapeutic treatment. The device comprises a fiber optic handle and a distal tip which incorporates a viewing lens. The distal tip further comprises access means for insertion of hypodermic needle to perform an injection of therapeutic substances.

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