Removable optical assembly for a medical instrument

Details Removable optical assembly for a medical instrument Removable optical assembly for a medical instrument

2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S129000, C600S133000, C600S136000, C600S175000, C600S176000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07878972

ABSTRACT:
An optical probe, for example, a medical endoscope, having a removable lens cell. In an embodiment, the optical probe has an elongated tube with a proximal portion terminating at a proximal end and a distal portion opposite the proximal portion terminating at a distal end. The elongated tube defines an axial lumen wherein a lens cell holder is disposed proximal the distal portion. The lens cell holder has an axial holder bore for at least partially containing the lens cell within and removably coupled with the holder bore.

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