Surgery – Endoscope – With guide means for body insertion
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-04
2005-01-04
Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Endoscope
With guide means for body insertion
C600S121000, C600S127000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06837847
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are provided for placing and advancing a diagnostic or therapeutic instrument in a hollow body organ of a tortuous or unsupported anatomy, comprising a handle, an overtube, a distal region having an atraumatic tip. The overtube may be removable from the handle, and have a longitudinal axis disposed at an angle relative to the handle. The overtube may be selectively stiffened to reduce distension of the organ caused by advancement of the diagnostic or therapeutic instrument. The distal region permits passive steering of the overtube caused by deflection of the diagnostic or therapeutic instrument while the atraumatic tip prevents the wall of the organ from becoming caught or pinched during manipulation of the diagnostic or therapeutic instrument.
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Chen Eugene G.
Ewers Richard C.
Saadat Vahid
Flanagan Beverly M.
USGI Medical Inc.
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