Automated self-propelling endoscope

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

C600S146000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07041051

ABSTRACT:
An improved mechanism for an automated self-propelling endoscope. The system augments the conventional “proximal-push” mechanism commonly used in colonoscopy with an innovative “distal-pull” mechanism. The distal-pull mechanism includes external application of a force at the proximal end of the endoscope that is translated into force that is exerted upon and moves the distal (leading) end of the scope further into the colon.

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