Method and Device for Improved Hygiene During Endoscopic Procedures
OwnerAshkan Farhadiinventor
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Abstract
An elongated flexible sleeve over the endoscope shaft and secured to the endoscope shaft at the proximal portion protects the shaft of the endoscope from touching the external objects before the endoscope shaft is inserted into a body cavity and after the endoscope shaft is withdrawn from the body cavity. In use, the endoscope cover stays outside of the body cavity at the proximity of the body cavity opening at all times. The sleeve may be supplied with a dispenser that releases a lubricant over the endoscope shaft at the tip of the cover during endoscope insertion. The distal end portion of the endoscope cover also may be supplied with an absorbent liner to wipe off secretions and lubricant during endoscope withdrawal.
Claims11
An endoscope cover comprising:
- an elongated, flexible sleeve sized to receive an endoscope shaft and having a length sufficient to extend beyond full length of an endoscope shaft, a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion;
- a collar at the proximal end portion sized for removable engagement with the endoscope shaft;
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- a handle at the distal end portion for positioning the distal end of the sleeve relative to the distal end of the endoscope shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.