Protective sheath for a fiberoptic image guide within an articul

Details Protective sheath for a fiberoptic image guide within an articul Protective sheath for a fiberoptic image guide within an articul

1995-10-10

1998-01-06

Flanagan, Beverly M.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

600121, 600123, 600130, 600182, 385107, 385144, A61B 106

Patent

active

057048991

ABSTRACT:
An improved endoscope prevents abrasion of a fiberoptic image guide with a braid reinforced sheath. Abrasion of fiberoptic image guides within articulating endoscopes quickly wear through a conventional fiberoptic mantle, decreasing the useful life of the endoscope. Preferably, the sheath comprises a metal braid disposed within a polyimide, which effectively protects the image guide from abrasion against the endoscope components and substantially extends useful life.

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