System and method for rapid shuttling of tools through endoscopes
US9433340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for quickly advancing/retracting a biopsy tool (or other driven object) into position through a colonoscope or other such scope. The device includes a drive actuator, a transmission for coupling the actuator to a driven object (biopsy tool), an attachment assembly that couples the device to the endoscope, such as to a biopsy port on the endoscope, an electronic control unit, and a user interface. Preferably, the driver/biopsy tool coupling consists of a motor and a combination of gears and friction rollers.
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