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Endoscope channel cap

US7025721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 2004
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M39/0606
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an endoscope channel cap that may be used separately with two or more endoscopes each having a cap interface portion with a different configuration. The channel cap also may include one or more seals to maintain insufflation pressure both when an endoscopic instrument is inserted in a working channel of the endoscope and when the instrument is not inserted in the channel.

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