Capsule-type medical device and medical system

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2005-10-04

2005-10-04

Leubecker, John P. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With particular shaft cross-section

C600S160000, C600S476000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06951536

ABSTRACT:
The capsule-type medical device in accordance with the present invention is advanced the inside of the somatic cavities and lumens of humans being or animals for conducting examination, therapy, or treatment. The capsule-type medical device comprises a plurality of hard units and a soft linking unit which links the plurality of hard units and has a diameter less than that of any of the hard units, wherein one of the plurality of hard units is different in size from other hard units.

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