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Endoscope with an imaging catheter assembly and method of configuring an endoscope

US8289381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2007
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0161
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscope includes an insertion tube having an end, and an imaging catheter assembly. The imaging catheter assembly includes a tubular body, an imaging device, and a shape memory link that connects the imaging device to the tubular body.

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