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Catheter for use with an endoscope

US8926499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2006
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Endoscopes, medical devices for use with endoscopes, and methods for making and using endoscopes. An example medical device for use with an endoscope is a catheter having one or more ridges formed on an outer surface thereof. The ridges may interact, for example, with the elevator of an endoscope.

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