Biliary catheter systems including stabilizing members
US9017246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices including devices and systems for endoscopic interventions that may access the biliary tree. An example biliary catheter system may include an endoscope having a working channel formed therein. An endoscopic instrument may be disposed in the channel. The endoscopic instrument may have a tool channel formed therein, a distal end, and a plurality of stabilizing members extending from the distal end. The plurality of stabilizing members may be configured to surround the ampulla of Vater during a biliary tract intervention.
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