Endoscope system equipped with manipulating unit for commanding medical therapy to endoscope and medical instrument attached thereto
US7871371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/742
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope system comprises an endoscope, manipulating unit, and controlling unit. The endoscope is equipped with an elongated and flexible insertion tube being inserted into an object being examined and formed to be used in combination with a therapeutic instrument. The insertion tube has a distal section accommodating therein at least an optical system for imaging and presenting a longitudinal direction. The manipulating unit is manually manipulated for commanding operations of at least the therapeutic instrument and formed to be loaded to the insertion tube and slidable along the insertion tube in the longitudinal direction thereof. The controlling unit controls at least the therapeutic instrument based on a command from the manipulating unit.
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