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Endoscopic instrument having a deflectable distal tool

US9456733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

20Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Paul Smith · Smithfield, US
Naroun Suon · Lawrence, US
Samuel Raybin · Marlborough, US
John B. Golden · Norton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 4, 2015
Grant date	Oct 4, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 4, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2218/002
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the disclosure may include a medical device comprising a flexible elongate member including a longitudinal axis and a tool connected to the elongate member at a pivot axis, wherein the tool may be configured to conduct electricity and deliver a fluid, and wherein the tool may be configured to pivot towards either side of the longitudinal axis relative to the elongate member at the pivot axis.

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