Patent · US Active

System of accessories for use with bronchoscopes

US9089261B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by

706References

8Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Benny Greenburg · Hod HaSharon, IL
Danny Belcher · Ramat Gan, IL
Gil Griefner · Ramat Gan, IL
Heinrich Becker · Königstein, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2004
Grant date	Jul 28, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 19, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B2/243
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.

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