Endoscope with large diameter distal end

Details Endoscope with large diameter distal end Endoscope with large diameter distal end

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Leubecker, John (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With particular distal tip configuration

C600S138000, C600S171000, C600S182000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10918187

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope is described in which the diameter of the image relay assembly is less than that of the objective lens assembly. An endoscope sheath is also described for sheathing the endoscope and housing or directing optical fibers for use in illuminating the endoscope view of view. An endoscope-sheath system is further described comprising the combination of the endoscope and the endoscope sheath.

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