Endoscope system having an endoscope capable of being guided int

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1998-09-17

2000-08-29

Leubecker, John P.

Surgery

Endoscope

With protective sheath

600141, 600121, A61B 1008

Patent

active

061101044

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope system having a cover type endoscope provided with an elongate inserting section having therein an observation device and an illuminating device and bulge portions formed on the outer periphery at the side of a forwardmost end of the inserting section; and an endoscope cover having an endoscope inserting passage for covering and protecting the inserting section. The endoscope inserting passage receives the inserting section using the bulge portions as a guide. The bulge portions project more than the outer periphery of the inserting section.

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