Method for collecting/transporting a medical capsule and endoscopic apparatus for the method
US8012085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/31
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for collecting/transporting a medical capsule by holding the medical capsule using an endoscopic apparatus comprising: an endoscope having an inserting section to be inserted in a body cavity with a distal end including an observation section to observe a subject and an suction opening; a sucking device in communicated with the suction opening; and a generally cylindrical hood member which is attached to the distal end of the inserting section, the method comprising: a sucking step of making an inside of the hood member vacuum by actuating the sucking device to suck the inside of the hood member through the suction opening; and a holding step of attracting and holding the medical capsule to the hood member sucked by the sucking step.
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