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Overtube assembly

US9661989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

U.S. ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. · US

Inventors

Dean J. Secrest · Greenville, US
K. Randall John · Chardon, US
Christopher J. Kaye · Greenville, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 31, 2005
Grant date	May 30, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 7, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/062
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An overtube device for use in intubation during an endoscopic procedure is disclosed. The device includes an outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tube includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a first handle disposed on the proximal end. The inner tube includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a second handle disposed on the proximal end. The inner tube is inserted through an entire length of the outer tube such that the inner tube extends beyond the outer tube. At the proximal end of the device, a proximal end of the first handle is connected to a distal end of the second handle. When the inner tube is co-axially inserted within the outer tube, a clearance exists between a length of the inner and outer tubes, and between a length of the inner tube and the endoscope. Methods of use are disclosed.

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