Endoscopic devices and method of use

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2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore

C600S153000, C600S136000, C600S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07033314

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus including a handle; a first tubular body coupled to the handle and a second tubular body comprising a polymer material coupled to a distal end of the first tubular body and the distal end defining a guide face, wherein the first tubular body and the second tubular body are co-linearly aligned and collectively define a first lumen therethrough extending from an entry port to the guide face; wherein the second tubular body has a dimension adequate for insertion into a uterus of a human subject, and wherein the guide face comprises an outside diameter less than an outside diameter of the second tubular body. Also, a method of using a hysteroscope having a single operating channel.

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