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Multi camera endoscope having a side service channel

US8926502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2012
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided herein an endoscope assembly comprising at least one front-pointing camera and at least one front illuminator associated therewith, at least one side-pointing camera and at least one of side illuminator associated therewith, a front working channel configured for insertion of a medical tool and a side service channel configured for insertion of a medical tool.

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