Wireless viewing device
AssigneeA.M. Surgical, Inc.
InventorsAther MIRZA, Romi MIRZA
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Abstract
The present application discloses a wireless device for performing endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures on any target tissue, bone, joint or target area of the body of a subject. The application also discloses a kit having the wireless device. A method for using the wireless device in endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures is also described and is applicable to any target tissue, bone, joint or target area of the body of a subject.
Claims28
A wireless viewing device for endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures, comprising;
- a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a wand having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the wand adjoins the distal end of the housing;
- a camera with a lens;
- a light source;
- a control board having transmitter functions for wirelessly communicating with at least one external receiver;
- and
- a power source,
- wherein the control board and power source are enclosed by the housing, and
- wherein the camera with a lens and the light source are located at or proximate to the distal end of the wand.
A wireless device for performing video-assisted endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures, comprising:
- a wand having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a camera with a lens;
- a light source for illuminating a target tissue;
- a control board having transmitter and receiver functions for wirelessly communicating with at least one external receiver/transmitter;
- an antenna;
- and
- a power source,
- wherein the camera is located at the distal end of the wand, and
- wherein the control board, light source and antenna are mounted inside an enclosed housing, wherein the housing has a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the wand is attached to the distal end of the housing, and wherein the device further comprises a light-transmitting optical fiber extending from the proximity of the light source to the proximity of the distal end of the wand.
A viewing system for wireless endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures, comprising:
- (a) a wireless viewing device comprising:
- a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a wand having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the wand adjoins the distal end of the housing;
- a camera with a lens;
- a light source;
- a control board having transmitter functions for wirelessly communicating with at least one external receiver;
- and
- a power source,
- wherein the control board and power source are enclosed by the housing, and
- wherein the camera with a lens and the light source are located at or proximate to the distal end of the wand;
- and
- (b) an external receiver/transmitter for visualizing images transmitted by the device.
A method for performing an endoscopic or arthroscopic procedure with a wireless viewing device comprising:
- the wireless viewing device comprising:
- a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a wand having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the wand adjoins the distal end of the housing;
- a camera with a lens;
- a light source;
- a control board having transmitter functions for wirelessly communicating with at least one external receiver;
- and
- a power source,
- wherein the control board and power source are enclosed by the housing, and
- wherein the camera with a lens and the light source are located at or proximate to the distal end of the wand;
- the method comprising the steps of:
- a) establishing an entry portal;
- b) inserting the distal end of a cannula through the entry portal;
- c) advancing the cannula to create a passage to a target tissue;
- d) inserting the distal end of the wand into the proximal end of the cannula and advancing the wand toward the distal end of the cannula;
- and
- e) imaging the target tissue with the camera.
A kit for performing an endoscopic or arthroscopic procedure, comprising:
- (a) a wireless viewing device comprising:
- a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a wand having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the wand adjoins the distal end of the housing;
- a camera with a lens;
- a light source;
- a control board having transmitter functions for wirelessly communicating with at least one external receiver;
- and
- a power source,
- wherein the control board and power source are enclosed by the housing, and
- wherein the camera with a lens and the light source are located at or proximate to the distal end of the wand;
- and
- (b) instructions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.