发明名称 |
Articulation joint |
摘要 |
An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. A polymeric articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the control cabinet. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient. |
申请公布号 |
US8622894(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.01.07 |
申请号 |
US201113341191 |
申请日期 |
2011.12.30 |
申请人 |
BANIK MICHAEL S.;BOULAIS DENNIS R.;COUVILLON, JR. LUCIEN ALFRED;CHIN ALBERT C. C.;HUNTER IAN W.;BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. |
发明人 |
BANIK MICHAEL S.;BOULAIS DENNIS R.;COUVILLON, JR. LUCIEN ALFRED;CHIN ALBERT C. C.;HUNTER IAN W. |
分类号 |
A61B1/00;A61B1/005;A61B1/015;A61B1/05;A61B1/31 |
主分类号 |
A61B1/00 |
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