Endoscope channel cap
US8231525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/0606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an endoscope channel cap that may be used separately with two or more endoscopes each having a cap interface portion with a different configuration. The channel cap also may include one or more seals to maintain insufflation pressure both when an endoscopic instrument is inserted in a working channel of the endoscope and when the instrument is not inserted in the channel.
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