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Endoscope device

US6679835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2001
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/701
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The endoscope device comprises an endoscope suitable for high temperature autoclave sterilization, an endoscope not suitable for high temperature autoclave sterilization, an external endoscope device to which these endoscopes are connected, and an identification part for identifying whether the endoscope is suitable for high temperature autoclave sterilization.

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