INTEGRATED ENDOSCOPE IRRIGATION

摘要

In a first aspect the invention is an endoscopic device in which the empty spaces between the plurality of tubes, wires, and cables are utilized as a channel that enables liquid or gas to flow from the handle section to the distal tip. In a second aspect the invention is a method of reducing the diameter of an endoscope device by utilizing the empty spaces between the plurality of tubes, wires, and cables as a channel that enables liquid or gas to flow from the handle section to the distal tip. In a third aspect the invention is a distal tip comprising a pattern of alternating grooves and lands on its outer surface and a cap that fits tightly over the lands. The tight fitting cap changes the grooves into closed channels through which liquid or gas can flow.

主权项

1. An endoscopic device that comprises a handle section, an insertion tube connected to said handle section, a distal tip at the distal end of said insertion section, and a plurality of tubes, wires, and cables that pass through the interior of said insertion tube;
wherein, the empty spaces between said plurality of tubes, wires, and cables are utilized as a channel that enables liquid or gas to flow from said handle section to said distal tip.