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Integrated multi-functional endoscopic tool

US8932207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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671References

31Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Benny Greenburg · Hod HaSharon, IL
Oded Zur · Kochav Yair Tzur Yigal, IL
Raphael Meloul · Ofakim, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 10, 2009
Grant date	Jan 13, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 17, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/126
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for extending the visual capabilities and working channel of a bronchoscope including a probe having optic and/or tracking capabilities at a distal tip thereof and capable of being advanced through the working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The probe also includes a working channel through which various diagnostic and treatment tools may be advanced.

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