Positioning system for manipulating a channel within a...

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2006-02-21

2010-10-19

Dvorak, Linda C (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore

C600S106000, C600S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07815564

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention include a medical device for accessing a patient's body portion and used for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Embodiments of the invention may include a particular endoscopic positioning mechanism for placing an endoscope and an additional treatment device within desired body portions in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment of anatomical diseases and disorders. In particular, a medical device according to an embodiment of the invention includes a positioning mechanism configured for movement through at least two degrees of freedom.

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