Rectoscope having light-emitting elements

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S178000, C362S574000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07967746

ABSTRACT:
A rectoscope has a tube and a handle protruding therefrom. A number of light-emitting elements are arranged circumferentially distributed at the distal end of the tube. The tube includes an inner pipe, an outer pipe and an annular body at the distal ends of the inner and outer pipe. The annular body includes an end ring provided with bores for receiving the light-emitting elements. The annular body also includes an annular flange extending away proximally and having an outside diameter corresponding to a clear inside diameter of the outer pipe. The end ring has an outside diameter corresponding approximately to an outside diameter of the outer pipe.

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