Biopsy forceps device and method

摘要

An apparatus and method for providing a biopsy device at the distal end of a medical device, such as an endoscope, are disclosed. The apparatus can include a device attached to an endoscope to guide the position of the end of the instrument, such as by constraining the instrument to bend in a predetermined manner, or otherwise guide the distal end of the instrument extending from the distal end of the instrument channel.