# US 2025/0143544 A1 · Endoscopy systems and related methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2025/0143544 A1 - Document ID: US20250143544A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 19/020,609 - Filed: 2025-01-14 - Published: 2025-05-08 - Earliest claimed: 2016-01-29 - Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Applicants: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Inventors: Timothy P. HARRAH; Christopher L. OSKIN; Derrick LENZ; Arpita BANERJEE; Sandesh GAVADE; Pavan MISRA; Abhijit TAKALE - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250143544A1 ## CPC - A61B 1/00042: {for mechanical operation} - A61B 1/00039: {provided with input arrangements for the user} - A61B 1/00052: {positioned at proximal end of the endoscope body} - A61B 1/00066: {Proximal part of endoscope body, e.g. handles (A61B1/0052 takes precedence)} - A61B 1/00133: {Drive units for endoscopic tools inserted through or with the endoscope} - A61B 1/00149: {using articulated arms} - A61B 1/0016: {using motor drive units} - A61B 1/00165: {with light-conductive means, e.g. fibre optics (A61B1/07 takes precedence)} - A61B 1/00188: {with focusing or zooming features} - A61B 1/0051: {with controlled bending of insertion part} - A61B 1/04: combined with photographic or television appliances - A61B 1/0676: {at distal tip of an endoscope} - A61B 1/307: for the urinary organs, e.g. urethroscopes or cystoscopes - G02B 23/2476: {Non-optical details, e.g. housings, mountings, supports} - A61B 1/0052: {Constructional details of control elements, e.g. handles} - A61B 1/018: for receiving instruments - A61B 2017/00389: {Button or wheel for performing multiple functions, e.g. rotation of shaft and end effector} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS ## Abstract According to one aspect, an endoscope system may include a shaft having a proximal end and a distal portion configured for insertion into a subject. The distal portion may have a distal end. The shaft may also include a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The lumen may be configured to receive an instrument extendable through the lumen of the shaft. The endoscope system may also include a visualization system coupled to the shaft for visualizing a region distal to the distal end of the shaft. The endoscope system may also include a handle coupled to the proximal end of the shaft. The handle may be configured for gripping by a user. The handle may include a shaft control system for controlling operation of the shaft. The handle may also include an instrument control system for controlling operation of an instrument extendable through the shaft. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1-20. (canceled) ### Claim 21 A medical system comprising: a medical device comprising a handle coupled to a shaft, the shaft defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the shaft, wherein the handle includes a control system configured to control the shaft; and an assembly comprising: a housing having a recess configured to removably receive a portion of the handle, and a display coupled to the housing. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The system of claim 21, wherein the assembly further comprises an adjustable support coupled to the housing. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The system of claim 21, wherein the assembly further comprises a support comprising a plurality of legs including a first leg and a second leg, the first leg being coupled to the housing at one end of the first leg and coupled to the second leg at another end of the first leg. ### Claim 24 (depends on 23) The system of claim 23, wherein the second leg includes a slot configured to receive the shaft. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The system of claim 24, wherein a diameter of the shaft is greater than a width of the slot. ### Claim 26 (depends on 23) The system of claim 23, wherein a length of the first leg is adjustable to vary a distance between the handle and the support. ### Claim 27 (depends on 21) The system of claim 21, wherein the housing includes a slot configured to receive the shaft. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) The system of claim 27, wherein the shaft is coupled to the handle by a movable coupling. ### Claim 29 (depends on 28) The system of claim 28, wherein the movable coupling is distal to the slot. ### Claim 30 (depends on 21) The system of claim 21, wherein the handle includes one or more ports in communication with the lumen of the shaft. ### Claim 31 (depends on 21) The system of claim 21, wherein the housing is elastic and configured to deform in response to forces on the housing. ### Claim 32 A medical system, comprising: a medical device comprising a handle coupled to a shaft by a coupling, the shaft defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the shaft, wherein the handle includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being coupled to the proximal end of the shaft, and wherein the upper portion of the handle includes one or more actuators configured to control the shaft and an instrument extendable through the shaft; and an assembly comprising a housing configured to removably receive the lower portion of the handle and including a slot configured to receive the shaft; wherein the coupling is configured to translate the shaft relative to the handle. ### Claim 33 (depends on 32) The system of claim 32, wherein the coupling is distal to the slot. ### Claim 34 (depends on 32) The system of claim 32, wherein the assembly further comprises a support coupled to the housing, wherein the support includes a first leg and a second leg, the first leg being coupled to the housing at one end of the first leg and coupled to the second leg at another end of the first leg. ### Claim 35 (depends on 34) The system of claim 34, wherein the shaft is slidable along the second leg. ### Claim 36 (depends on 34) The system of claim 34, wherein the support is adjustable. ### Claim 37 (depends on 32) The system of claim 32, wherein the assembly further comprises a display coupled to the housing, the display including a user interface. ### Claim 38 A medical system, comprising: a medical device comprising a handle coupled to a shaft, the shaft defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the shaft, wherein the handle includes a control system configured to control the shaft and an instrument extendable through the shaft; and an assembly comprising a housing having a central recess configured to removably receive a portion of the handle, wherein the housing is elastic and configured to deform in response to forces on the housing. ### Claim 39 (depends on 38) The system of claim 38, wherein the housing includes a slot that slidably receives the shaft. ### Claim 40 (depends on 39) The system of claim 39, further comprising a support, wherein the support includes a slot distal to the slot of the housing, the slot of the support receiving a portion of the shaft.