Endoscope system including endoscope and disposable protection cover
US5863286A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/127
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an endoscope system including an endoscope having an insertion section and an operation section and a disposable protection cover having an insertion section cover having formed therein a forceps channel and a forceps inlet opening through which a forceps can be inserted into the forceps channel, the forceps inlet opening is selectively closed by a forceps plug which is made of resilient material and separately formed from the insertion section cover. The forceps plug is preferably formed such that it can be detachably secured to a forceps inlet opening of an ordinary coverless (without-cover} endoscope.
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