Accessory medical device introduction apparatus for endoscopes

An accessory device introduction system which works in conjunction with an endoscope and enables more than one accessory device to be used at the same time, the accessory device introduction system has a plurality of channels which expand to accommodate accessory devices when introduced, the accessory device introduction system comprising:

• a. an attachment assembly comprising a fixed portion which connects securely to the endoscope by means of a compression friction fit between the endoscope and itself, and a rotating portion having a range of motion to rotate around a central axis of the fixed portion, the rotating portion comprising a plurality of accessory ports to be presented to an end user and a plurality of channels to enable the end user to pass an accessory device within said accessory ports and channels of the rotating portion of the attachment assembly;
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• b. a shaft sheath which is connected to the attachment assembly at one end and the distal end of the endoscope shaft at the other end therefore covering an entire outer shaft diameter length, the shaft sheath has a plurality of channels which correspond to the plurality of channels of the attachment assembly;
• wherein the rotating portion including the plurality of accessory ports and channels can be rotated independently of the fixed portion.