Catheter for use with an endoscope
US8926499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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