SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOFILM REMOVAL, INCLUDING A BIOFILMREMOVAL ENDOSCOPE FOR USE THEREWITH

摘要

Systems and methods of removing bacterial biofilm from a target site usin g a biofilm removal endoscope. The endoscope has an insertion portion includ ing an imaging channel terminating at a viewing window and an irrigation cha nnel terminating at a nozzle. The imaging and irrigation channels are perman ently affixed relative to one another. The insertion portion is inserted int o the patient, with a working end thereof being disposed proximate the targe t site. The target site is imaged and a flow of fluid is dispensed via the n ozzle to mechanically remove bacterial biofilm from the target site.