Surgery – Endoscope – With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore
Patent
1995-05-30
1997-12-30
Flanagan, Beverly M.
Surgery
Endoscope
With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore
600106, 600123, 600153, 604164, A61B 100
Patent
active
057023441
ABSTRACT:
An endoscopic accessory comprising a catheter with axial walls defining an interior area, an elongated tool shaft slidably positioned within the interior area of the catheter, an endoscopic tool attached to the distal end of the tool shaft, and a retaining member connected to the catheter to prevent the tool from inadvertently deploying. The tool is slidable relative to the catheter between a withdrawn position and an advanced position, with the tool being positioned proximal to the distal end of the catheter when in the withdrawn position and extending beyond the distal end of the catheter when in the advanced position. The retaining member is connected to the catheter proximal to the distal end of the catheter and is movable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the retaining member prevents the tool from being prematurely deployed. In the open position, the retaining member allows the endoscopic tool to be deployed without interference. The retaining member is shaped in size to slidably fit within the interior area of the catheter so the axial walls of the catheter prevent the retaining member from moving toward the open position, thereby preventing the tool from moving toward the advanced deployed position until the catheter is moved distally to a selected position.
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Flanagan Beverly M.
University of Washington
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