Insertion apparatus

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

C600S115000, C600S121000, C600S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862504

ABSTRACT:
An insertion apparatus includes: a tubular member equipped with a propulsion power generating portion; a rotating portion for rotating the tubular member provided with the propulsion power generating portion around the longitudinal axis of the tubular member; and a distal portion which is provided on a more distal side than the tubular member rotated by the rotating portion, is slidably provided to the tubular member, and is disposed with an observation portion for observing a body to be examined.

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