Endoscope with ultrasonic vibration isolating protrusions
US7942834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/22012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope includes an inserted unit for being inserted into a celomic cavity of a body and having therein at least one channel, and an ultrasonic treatment apparatus including a transmitting member that transmits an ultrasonic wave produced by an ultrasonic vibrator, and a treatment unit provided on a distal end of the transmitting member and for being inserted, together with the transmitting member, into the channel. The ultrasonic treatment apparatus is arranged within the channel by positioning a distal end of the treatment unit within a field of vision of the endoscope.
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