Rigid endoscope for prostate biopsy and treatment instrument
US9775589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00738
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rigid endoscope for prostate biopsy includes: an insertion portion including a distal end portion including an ultrasound transmission and reception portion, and a bent portion bent at a predetermined curvature; a treatment instrument insertion channel that passes through inside the bent portion and includes a first opening portion provided on a distal end side and a second opening portion provided on a proximal end side; a shaft-shaped portion installed to extend in a proximal end direction of the bent portion along a straight line passing through an inflection portion provided between the distal end portion and the bent portion; and a grasping portion that includes the shaft-shaped portion.
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