Endoscopy device having enhanced electrical control system

Abstract

An endoscope for use in a surgical procedure e.g., a pediatric unsedated trans-nasal endoscopy procedure, that includes a handle for gripping by a user and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft may have a working channel extending longitudinally therethrough and may have a distal region configured to be inserted into a patient. The endoscope may also include a camera sensor mounted at the distal region of the shaft. The camera sensor may be configured for generating image signals related to the surgical procedure. The endoscope may also include a self-contained button assembly mounted to the handle. The self-contained button assembly may include an electrical button sub-assembly having first and second electrical buttons mounted on a circuit board. The first electrical button may be configured upon being pressed to cause a first function to be performed relative to the image signals. The second button may be configured upon being pressed to cause a second function to be performed relative to the image signals. The self-contained button assembly may also include fluid control buttons for controlling the flow of one or more fluids through a working channel of the endoscope.

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