Endoscope hood for mucous membrane resection
US6689051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hood for an endoscope has a cap part detachably mounted on the end portion of the insertion part of an endoscope. An opening communicates with the inside of the cap part, at the end of a flexible tube connected to the opening. Into the flexible tube, such an endoscopic treating instrument as a high frequency snare is inserted.
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