Disposable endoscope sheath having adjustable length

Details Disposable endoscope sheath having adjustable length Disposable endoscope sheath having adjustable length

2004-07-26

2010-10-12

Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With protective sheath

C600S122000, C600S123000, C600S124000, C600S125000, C600S157000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07811228

ABSTRACT:
A disposable endoscope sheath includes an extendable sleeve sized to accommodate an endoscope shaft having a viewing end. The extendable sleeve has a variable length. A distal portion of the sleeve is configured to direct irrigation fluid onto the viewing end of the endoscope to flush surgical debris from the viewing end of the endoscope.

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