Endoscope sheath and valve system

Details Endoscope sheath and valve system Endoscope sheath and valve system

1993-04-05

1995-02-07

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

136108, A61B 100

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053868170

ABSTRACT:
A protective covering for a medical instrument, such as an endoscope, is described. The covering includes an elongated hollow sheath having a wall of flexible material. The sheath is substantially gas and water impervious. The sheath further includes auxiliary access tubes associated with the sheath for providing a variety of functions, such as instrument manipulation, and fluid removal. The distal end of the sheath is provided with a cap having an optically clear window to allow the lens portion of the medical instrument to operate.

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