Endoscopic devices and related methods of use

Details Endoscopic devices and related methods of use Endoscopic devices and related methods of use

2005-02-11

2009-12-15

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S049000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07632266

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention include a medical device including a handle portion, an end effector assembly, an elongate member connecting the handle portion and the end effector assembly, and one or more treatment devices extendable through the elongate member and end effector assembly. The end effector assembly includes an electrode assembly configured to cauterize tissue. The treatment devices may include an elongate cutting member with a safety tip. The treatment devices may include a multi-lumen catheter with a lumen configured to deliver fluid and another lumen configured to accommodate an injection needle, a cutting member, or other therapeutic or diagnostic devices.

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