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Rigid endoscope for prostate biopsy and treatment instrument

US9775589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2016
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 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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