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Ultrasonic treatment apparatus

US7455641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2004
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/373
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic treatment apparatus comprises an endoscope having an insertion portion to be inserted in a body cavity, and a treatment unit having an ultrasonic vibrator which generates ultrasonic vibrations, and a treatment portion which performs treatment by utilizing the ultrasonic vibrations generated by the ultrasonic vibrator. The ultrasonic treatment apparatus further comprises a treatment unit holding portion, which is provided in a distal end portion of the insertion portion and to which the treatment unit is attached, a cable which transmits an electric signal to the ultrasonic vibrator, and at least one bundle member which bundles the insertion portion and the cable.

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