Surgery – Endoscope – Having auxiliary channel
Patent
1995-05-24
1998-07-21
Leubecker, John P.
Surgery
Endoscope
Having auxiliary channel
600127, 600170, A61B 1012
Patent
active
057827516
ABSTRACT:
A side view type endoscope includes a front end body having a view window on the side surface thereof, a detachable front end cover which covers the front end body, an opening provided on the side surface of the front end cover, through which the view window is exposed to the exterior, air and/or water supply passages which supply cleaning air and/or water, and a nozzle connected to the air and/or water supply passages to selectively inject air or water toward the view window, wherein the air and/or water supply passages are provided on said front end body and the nozzle is provided on the front end cover.
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Japanese Utility Model No. Sho-64-6804, Published Feb. 22, 1989.
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Leubecker John P.
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