Insertable endoscopic instrument for tissue removal
US9408593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved flexible endoscopic instrument to precisely and efficiently obtains samples of flat polyps and multiple polyps from a patient by debriding one or more polyps and retrieving the debrided polyps without having to alternate between using a separate cutting tool and a separate sample retrieving tool and may be used with an endoscope. In one aspect, the cutting tool is coupled to a flexible torque coil or torque rope that is configured to transfer rotational energy from a powered actuator through the length of the endoscope onto the cutting tool.
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