Endoscopic apparatus having an improved elevator
AssigneeWilson-Cook Medical Inc.
InventorsMatthew Carter, Gregory Skerven
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Abstract
A grasping apparatus for use with an elevator of an endoscope having enhanced grasping features for grasping an elongate medical device is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body comprising a grasping surface and an opening formed through the grasping surface to receive the elevator. The opening of the body is configured to be disposed about the elevator of the endoscope. The grasping surface is configured to be disposed on the elevator for grasping of the elongate medical device.
Claims23
A grasping apparatus for use with an elevator of an endoscope having enhanced grasping features for grasping an elongate medical device, the apparatus comprising:
- a body comprising a grasping surface and an opening formed through the grasping surface to receive the elevator, the opening of the body being configured to be disposed about the elevator of the endoscope, the grasping surface being configured to be disposed on the elevator for grasping of the elongate medical device.
An endoscopic grasping assembly for an endoscope having enhanced features for grasping and reducing damage of an elongate medical device, the assembly comprising:
- an insertion tube extending to a distal tip having an elevator and a control system in communication with the insertion tube and the elevator for movement of the insertion tube and elevator during operation of the endoscope;
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- a body comprising a grasping surface and an opening formed through the grasping surface to receive the elevator, the opening of the body being disposed about the elevator of the endoscope, the grasping surface being disposed on the elevator for grasping of the elongate medical device.
An endoscopic apparatus having enhanced features for receiving an elongate medical device, the apparatus comprising:
- an elevator having a grasping slot formed therethrough and defined by an inner surface, the inner surface having at least one grasping member formed thereon and projecting into the grasping slot, the inner surface having at least one grasping member formed thereon, the slot being configured to receive the elongate medical device, the grasping member being configured for enhanced grasping of the elongate medical device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.