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Reusable instruments and related systems and methods

US7193519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2003
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0456
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Reusable instruments, such as reusable medical instruments, and related systems and methods, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the reusable instrument can be an endoscope.

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