Sheath for use with an endoscope
US7905830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3431
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus and method useful for positioning one or more members within the gastro-intestinal tract is disclosed. The sheath can be provided with texture on an inside surface to facilitate installation of the endoscope in the sheath, and to permit the endoscope to be gripped through the sheath.
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