Cannula with integrated camera and illumination
AssigneeEndoSphere Surgical, Inc.
InventorsArthur C. McKinley, Melvin B. Prenovitz, Philip E. McKinley, Jesse R. Plouffe
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Abstract
A cannula assembly includes a tubular element forming a lumen, a deployable portion of the tubular element, and an electronic component mounted to the deployable portion of the tubular element. The tubular element has a proximal end and a distal end adapted to be inserted into a body cavity. The deployable portion of the tubular element is engaged near the distal end of the tubular element so as to transition between a closed position and an open position. The electronic component is at least partially disposed in the lumen when the deployable portion is in the closed position.
Claims21
A cannula assembly comprising:
- a tubular element forming a lumen, the tubular element having a proximal end and a distal end adapted to be inserted into a body cavity;
- a deployable portion of the tubular element, engaged near the distal end of the tubular element so as to transition between a closed position and an open position;
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- an electronic component mounted to the deployable portion of the tubular element, wherein the electronic component is at least partially disposed in the lumen when the deployable portion is in the closed position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.