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Endoscope sleeve and irrigation device

US6712757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2001
Grant dateMar 30, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/126
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sleeve for holding an endoscope used in surgical procedures including a hollow cylinder for receiving the endoscope, a docking member at the proximal end of the cylinder for receiving the viewing hub of the endoscope, a continuous suction supply adjacent the distal end of the cylinder, and a pressurized fluid supply for use when needed to clean the window of the endoscope.

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