Is a
Patent attributes
Current Assignee
Patent Jurisdiction
Patent Number
Date of Patent
April 23, 2013
Patent Application Number
12561989
Date Filed
September 17, 2009
Patent Citations Received
Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.
Timeline
No Timeline data yet.
Further Resources
No Further Resources data yet.
