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System of accessories for use with bronchoscopes

US8317149B2 · kind B2 · utility

34Cited by

9References

6Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Super Dimension Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Benny Greenburg · Hod HaSharon, IL
Danny Belcher · Ramat Gan, IL
Gil Griefner · Ramat Gan, IL
Heinrich Becker · Königstein, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2009
Grant date	Nov 27, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B2/243
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.

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