Endoscope with sterile sleeve

Details Endoscope with sterile sleeve Endoscope with sterile sleeve

1995-04-13

1996-10-29

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Endoscope

With protective sheath

385117, 600160, A61B 104

Patent

active

055691617

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope has a fiber optic image bundle which is insertible into a separate sterile sleeve such that the fiber optic image bundle need not be sterilized prior to use. A window formed proximate the distal end of the sleeve facilitates viewing through the fiber optic image bundle. A contractile member urges the fiber optic image bundle into abutment with the window to facilitate proper optical alignment of the distal end of the fiber optic image bundle with the window.

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