Endoscopic apparatus with integrated variceal ligation device
US8585715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0803
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variceal banding endoscope includes an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end that is removably connected to a control unit. The endoscope includes a variceal banding apparatus fixedly attached to the distal end of the endoscope and capable of receiving a plurality of ligation bands. A trigger cable extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the shaft and is digitally actuated by an actuator in the control unit or handle of the scope in response to a user input device.
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