Control system for supplying fluid medium to endoscope
US7824329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system for supplying fluid medium to an endoscopic apparatus which comprises an operation handle and an insertion tube provided with an insufflation channel, an irrigation channel and a suction channel extending therealong. The control system is provided with a system control unit with at least one source of a first fluid medium, with a source of a second fluid medium, with a source of vacuum and with a multifunctional connector for bringing the operation handle in fluid and electrical communication with the system control unit. The source of the first fluid medium and the source of the second fluid medium are simultaneously connectable to and disconnectable from the insufflation channel and the irrigation channel.
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