Endoscopic working channel and method of making same

Details Endoscopic working channel and method of making same Endoscopic working channel and method of making same

1997-01-31

1999-03-23

Flanagan, Beverly M.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having auxiliary channel

600123, 600104, A61B 100

Patent

active

058852093

ABSTRACT:
A polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) flexible and bendable working channel section which is circumferentially reinforced against kinking and which is adapted to be insertable, in-line, with the rigid section of the endoscopic working channel.

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