Multi-viewing element endoscope
US9492063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3421
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-viewing element endoscope, the tip section comprising: two or more side-pointing viewing elements positioned at or in proximity to a distal end of said tip section, wherein each of said two or more side-pointing viewing elements having a discrete illuminator associated therewith, wherein the field of view provided by the two or more side-pointing viewing elements covers a front and side views; a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.
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