Endoscope system including both reusable-type and cover-type end

Details Endoscope system including both reusable-type and cover-type end Endoscope system including both reusable-type and cover-type end

1996-02-13

1999-03-09

Leubecker, John P.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

600121, 600132, 600154, 600156, A61B 100

Patent

active

058792880

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope system provided with an electronic or optical endoscope is provided therein with an illuminating optical system, an observation optical system, a flow passage system and a forceps channel. Cleaning and disinfection operations are performed on the endoscope so that the endoscope is reusable. An electronic or optical cover type endoscope is provided therein with an illuminating optical system and an observation optical system. The cover type endoscope is used with an endoscope cover having a flow passage system and a forceps channel mounted on the cover type endoscope. The endoscope cover is discarded and replaced whereby the cover type endoscope is reused. Peripheral equipment for endoscope inspection used in combination with the endoscopes is capable of being selectively connected to any of the endoscopes.

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