Handgrip for assessment of colonoscope manipulation

Surgery – Endoscope – With particular operating handle design

Reexamination Certificate

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C600S117000, C600S101000

Reexamination Certificate

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08033991

ABSTRACT:
A handgrip for colonoscope shaft is equipped with force, torque, and acceleration sensors allowing for a comprehensive characterization of colonoscope shaft motion, including recognition of obstacles and recording of forces and torques applied at various times during a colonoscopy procedure. An electronic unit is adapted to receive sensors data wirelessly and calculate a variety of motion parameters guiding a medical practitioner during the procedure and aimed at making colonoscopy safer and less painful.

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