Medical visualization device
US5688224A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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