Endoscope, endoscope system, and filter unit

Details Endoscope, endoscope system, and filter unit Endoscope, endoscope system, and filter unit

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having auxiliary channel

C600S101000, C600S133000, C600S153000, C600S159000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07871372

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope includes an insertion portion; a channel member that has one opening at a distal portion of the insertion portion and other opening at a portion other than the distal portion; an exterior member opening that communicatively connects an interior of the endoscope to outside; and a filter that is provided at the exterior member opening to prevent at least one of intrusion of dust into the interior and leakage of a lubricant agent stored in the endoscope out of the endoscope.

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