Surgery – Endoscope – Having auxiliary channel
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Endoscope
Having auxiliary channel
C600S153000, C600S160000, C600S182000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06849042
ABSTRACT:
An endoscope has a removable suction tube to facilitate cleaning and reduce the risk of patient infection. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible probe with a housing at its proximal end to control the direction and operation of the probe and for viewing images carried by optical fibers from the distal end of the probe. A recess or slot extending along either the suction tube or probe enables the suction tube to be removably secured to the probe. A suction tube connector at the proximal end of the suction tube allows the suction tube to be removably secured to the housing and also provides a connector for removable attachment to an external suction line. In the preferred embodiment, the suction tube connector includes means for regulating suction through the suction tube, such as a vent opening that can be manually sealed by a healthcare provider.
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Dorr, Carson, Sloan, Birney & Kramer, P.C.
Gibson Roy D.
Johnson, III Henry M
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