Forceps and collection assembly with accompanying mechanisms and related methods of use
US7588545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention includes a forceps and collection assembly for acquiring and storing a plurality of tissue samples in a single pass, and accompanying mechanisms for use with the forceps and collection assembly. The accompanying mechanisms include an endoscope working channel cap assembly configured to minimize compression of a pouch of the forceps and collection assembly as it traverses a seal of the cap assembly, and a flush adapter configured to be coupled to the pouch so as to assist in removing tissue samples in the pouch by flowing fluid through the pouch.
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