System and method for cleaning viewing scope lenses

Details System and method for cleaning viewing scope lenses System and method for cleaning viewing scope lenses

1993-10-06

1995-02-28

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

152441, 604264, A61B 100

Patent

active

053927664

ABSTRACT:
Percutaneous access devices are provided with cleaning elements for in situ cleaning of viewing scope lenses during surgical procedures. The access devices will comprise a cannula having an access lumen therethrough. The cleaning element will be disposed at or near the distal end of the cannula, preferably over or across a distal port of the cannula. The cleaning element may comprise an elastomeric membrane, an open cell foam pad, one or more articulated plates, or a combination thereof. Cleaning of the lens of the viewing scope is effected by moving the lens between positions proximal of and distal to the cleaning element.

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