Endoscopic device

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2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Leubecker, John P. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having auxiliary channel

C600S104000, C600S128000, C600S129000, C600S105000, C600S561000, C604S043000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07150713

ABSTRACT:
An endoscopic device for use at a site within a body includes an inner portion and a sheath surrounding the inner portion. The inner portion defines an operative channel and an optical channel. The operative channel provides a path for fluid to or from the body site. The sheath defines a pressure-sensing channel and a fluid channel that provides a path for fluid to or from the body site. The pressure-sensing channel and the fluid channel are defined between the sheath and the inner portion. The pressure-sensing channel is configured to couple to a pressure sensor to sense pressure at the body site.

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