Endoscopic system with a solid-state light source

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2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07063663

ABSTRACT:
An endoscopic system for internal inspection of an object includes an endoscope extending along a longitudinal axis between a distal end to be inserted into the object and a proximal end and an illumination assembly attached to the proximal end of the endoscope. The illumination assembly includes a solid-state light source. The endoscopic system also includes an optical system positioned distally from the solid-state light source to receive and convey light to the distal end.

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