Direct reading endoscopic measuring instrument and method

Details Direct reading endoscopic measuring instrument and method Direct reading endoscopic measuring instrument and method

2006-02-21

2010-06-22

Dvorak, Linda C (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With means for indicating position, depth or condition of...

C600S104000, C600S587000, C600S591000, C606S113000, C606S110000, C606S128000, C606S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07740578

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a direct reading endoscopic measuring instrument and, more specifically, to a manually operated measuring instrument that is placed in close proximity to an internal anatomical feature and a related method for operation of the measuring instrument. The direct reading endoscopic measuring instrument includes a distal reticule that is passed through an endoscope in a folded position. When extended past the distal end of the endoscope proximate to an anatomical structure to be measured, a remote actuator unfolds the reticule along an axis perpendicular to the endoscope. Graduations on the reticule can be observed to directly measure the size of the anatomical structure.

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