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Integrated endoscope and accessory treatment device

US8057386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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316References

17Claims

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

Harold M. Aznoian · North Andover, US
Richard L. Costa · Burlington, US
John Dimitriou · Stow, US
Richard A. Gambale · Tyngsborough, US
Peter Lukin · Lancaster, US
Edward C. Page · Brooklyn, US
Sean J. Silva · North Reading, US
David T. Zelonis · Pepperell, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2008
Grant date	Nov 15, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 24, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/306
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated endoscope and accessory treatment device is provided. The device employs a medical treatment device at its distal end that is combined with the endoscope as a complete system. The treatment device is controlled by integrated elements at the proximal end of the endoscope. The treatment devices may include tissue apposition devices, tissue cutting devices, forceps and others.

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