Advancing system and method of use thereof
US8690756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for advancing medical devices along an endoscope to a selected target anatomy in a patient. The advancing system includes a tether having a first portion disposed through a working channel of an endoscope and a second portion disposed external the endoscope. The advancing system may include a guiding device configured to advance a medical device beyond a distal portion of the endoscope to a selected target anatomy.
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