Endoscope and hydrophilic cap

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2008-05-29

2011-10-04

Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S127000, C600S129000, C600S133000, C600S176000, C600S182000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029438

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope includes: an insertion portion including a distal end portion, to be inserted into a subject; an observation optical system disposed in the insertion portion; an optical member configuring a part of an outer surface of the distal end portion, through which a photographing light to be incident into the observation optical system transmits; a first hydrophilic portion that is film-formed at least on a surface of the optical member; a second hydrophilic portion that is film-formed on a first surface of the distal end portion in which the optical member is disposed; and a third hydrophilic portion that is film-formed on a second surface separate from the first surface of the distal end portion.

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