System and method for maneuvering a device in vivo

Details System and method for maneuvering a device in vivo System and method for maneuvering a device in vivo

2006-01-17

2006-01-17

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With camera or solid state imager

C600S114000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06986738

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for maneuvering a device in vivo, wherein a tube has a longitudinal axis, a distal end and a proximal end, and an in vivo sensing device is changeably connected to the distal end of the tube. Typically, the sensing device may be moved from one position where it is, for example, within the axial profile of the tube or along the longitudinal axis of the tube, to a second position, where it is not.

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