Flexible endoscope with longitudinal axial channels

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2006-01-25

2011-11-29

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore

C600S127000, C600S129000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08066631

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an endoscope having a bendable guide element, by means of which a tool can be securely guided and simultaneously steered outward into a broad operating area at the head of the endoscope.

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