Patents
Patents for A61B 1 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor (52,871)
01/2001
01/23/2001US6176825 Cannula-based irrigation system and method
01/23/2001US6176824 Fiberoptically illuminated appliances
01/23/2001US6176823 Fixture for supporting a viewing element within a cannula
01/23/2001CA2042075C Endoscopic imaging system
01/18/2001WO2001003598A1 Naso-gastric reflectance spectroscopy probe
01/17/2001EP1067876A1 Endoscope
01/17/2001EP1067872A2 Endoscopic suture systems
01/17/2001EP0928154A4 Torquable, low mass medical guidewire
01/16/2001US6174307 Viewing surgical scope for minimally invasive procedures
01/16/2001US6174291 Optical biopsy system and methods for tissue diagnosis
01/16/2001US6174282 Speculum
01/16/2001US6174281 Laryngoscope
01/16/2001US6174280 Sheath for protecting and altering the bending characteristics of a flexible endoscope
01/11/2001WO2001002042A1 Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction
01/11/2001WO2001001871A1 Cannula with coupling interface
01/11/2001WO2001001847A1 Penetrating endoscope and endoscopic surgical instrument with cmos image sensor and display
01/11/2001WO2000057767A3 Apparatus and methods for medical diagnostic and for medical guided interventions and therapy
01/11/2001DE19932261A1 Device for transbronchial and transtracheal endosonography has conventional tube with circular cuff near distal end and channel for accommodating ultrasonic catheter on tube wall
01/11/2001DE10031818A1 Endoscope system has illumination system that emits visible and/or stimulation light for illuminating object, whereby stimulation light is suitable for stimulating tissue to fluoresce
01/11/2001CA2375752A1 Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction
01/10/2001EP1067376A2 Fluorescence measuring apparatus
01/10/2001EP1067375A2 Fluorescence measuring apparatus
01/10/2001EP1066798A2 Curved laparoscopic scissor having two arcs of curvature
01/10/2001EP1065987A1 Endoscope adapter which can be detected using computer assisted surgery
01/10/2001EP1065970A1 Optical biopsy system and methods for tissue diagnosis
01/10/2001EP1065965A2 Delivery catheter system for heart chamber
01/10/2001EP1065964A1 Propulsion of a probe in the colon using a flexible sleeve
01/09/2001US6171235 Flexible pressure resistant cover for the articulation system of a medical instrument
01/09/2001US6171234 Imaging gore loading tool
01/04/2001WO2001000095A1 Endoscopic surgical instrument
01/04/2001WO2001000093A1 Surgical instrument
01/04/2001WO2001000081A1 Retinoscopes
01/04/2001WO2001000080A2 Safety sheaths for endoscopes
01/04/2001WO2000025191A9 Portable data collection device
01/04/2001DE19928289A1 Medical endoscope for internal medical examinations and surgical procedures has an access channel away from optical fiber and optical system connections to provide simpler cleaning and power connections to be made
01/04/2001DE19928272A1 Endoscope tube flexible part has spring stabilizing zone and interposed ring zones as integral tube piece slotted out lengthways and here joined to stabilizing zone.
01/04/2001DE19927816A1 Endoskop mit verstellbarem Bauelement Endoscope with an adjustable component
01/04/2001DE19910128C1 Flexible protective sleeve for a light guide comprises numerous stiff sleeve sections which interlock with each other
01/04/2001DE10031530A1 Endoscope system illumination device has several light output elements that emit monochromatic light beams towards light waveguide input surface within surface aperture angle
01/04/2001DE10028154A1 Endoscope that can be completely swallowed by patient has transmitter and receiver for sending image signals and receiving control commands allowing it be maintained accurately in body for long periods
01/04/2001CA2375953A1 Safety sheaths for endoscopes
01/03/2001EP1064878A2 Aid device for entering respiratory assistance tube into the mouth of a patient
01/03/2001EP1063915A1 Anchoring and positioning device and method for an endoscope
01/03/2001EP1063914A1 Improved laryngoscope blade
01/03/2001EP1063913A1 X-ray detector
01/03/2001CN2412526Y Bite-block for gastroscopy
01/02/2001US6169269 Selectively activated shape memory device
01/02/2001US6168608 Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures
01/02/2001US6168605 Curved laparoscopic scissor having arcs of curvature
12/2000
12/28/2000WO2000078206A1 Figure for attachment to an apparatus for performing medical examinations on children
12/28/2000WO2000078205A1 Endoscope with a movable component
12/27/2000EP1062905A1 Intubating laryngoscope providing for ready interchange of blades and corresponding intubating laryngoscope system
12/27/2000EP1061860A2 Apparatus and method for placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
12/27/2000CN2411759Y Sterilizing-free tongue depressor with lightening source
12/26/2000US6166784 Imaging optical system
12/26/2000US6165128 Method and apparatus for making an image of a lumen or other body cavity and its surrounding tissue
12/26/2000US6165125 Otoscope retrofit to allow multipurpose use
12/26/2000US6165124 Forceps plug of an endoscope
12/26/2000US6165123 Controllable multi-directional positioning system
12/26/2000US6165035 Decorative covers for medical equipment
12/21/2000WO2000077555A1 Method and apparatus for using non-coherent optical bundles for image transmission
12/21/2000WO2000076570A2 Steerable catheter
12/21/2000WO2000076404A2 Sheath with intermediate section having greater flexibility for a medical device
12/21/2000WO2000076391A1 An optical system
12/21/2000CA2377430A1 Deflection structure
12/20/2000CN2410975Y Ureteral nephrosis
12/19/2000US6162395 Sterilization of elongate lumens
12/19/2000US6162221 Drainage tube introducer for endoscope
12/19/2000US6162179 Loop imaging catheter
12/19/2000US6162173 Device and method for remote vessel ligation
12/19/2000US6162171 Robotic endoscope and an autonomous pipe robot for performing endoscopic procedures
12/19/2000US6162170 Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery
12/14/2000WO2000074633A2 Method and apparatus for adjusting flexible areal polymer implants
12/14/2000WO2000074613A1 Visually-directed surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary incontinence
12/14/2000WO2000074594A1 Surgical instrument for treating female urinary incontinence
12/14/2000WO2000074565A1 Indicia for an endoscopic medical device
12/14/2000WO2000074556A2 An optical probe accessory device for use in in vivo diagnostic procedures
12/14/2000WO2000047263A3 Device for introducing an intubation tube into the trachea
12/14/2000DE19925323A1 Electronic endoscope with detachable shaft, to enable easier changing of shaft length, with shaft change accomplished by use of mechanical and optical fiber couplings
12/14/2000DE10028155A1 Endoscope that can be completely swallowed by patient has transmitter-receiver for sending image signals and receiving control commands allowing it be maintained accurately in body for long periods
12/14/2000DE10028153A1 Endoscope system is flexible has radio control and picture transmission can be completely swallowed
12/14/2000DE10027342A1 Treatment instrument has flexible sleeve for endoscope duct, with protruding distal end, and less rigid proximal end
12/14/2000CA2375168A1 An optical probe accessory device for use in in vivo diagnostic procedures
12/13/2000EP1058860A1 Camera and, in particular, modular dental camera
12/13/2000CN2409907Y Cystourethroscope
12/13/2000CN2409906Y Focusing reflecting frontal mirror
12/13/2000CN1276192A Pharyngoscope
12/12/2000US6161035 Fluorescence diagnostic apparatus
12/12/2000US6159225 Device for interstitial transvascular intervention and revascularization
12/12/2000US6159182 Reusable cannula with disposable seal
12/12/2000US6159141 Medical radiation treatment delivery apparatus
12/12/2000CA2195075C Method and apparatus for detecting barrett's metaplasia of the esophagus
12/07/2000WO2000074374A1 Method for detecting and representing one or more objects, for example teeth
12/07/2000WO2000072743A1 Shaft for a flexible endoscope
12/07/2000DE19955180A1 Video laryngoscope has handgrip and attached spatula provided with aligned openings in vicinity of standard coupling between them for supply of illumination light and reception of image
12/07/2000DE19924440A1 Schaft für ein flexibles Endoskop Shaft for a flexible endoscope
12/07/2000DE19924361A1 Endoscope uses free space in hollow volume about camera lead in hollow shaft to accommodate equipment such as control drive and/or working tool and/or pump and/or sensor
12/07/2000DE19917624A1 Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur diagnostischen Betrachtung von Körperhöhlen mit einem Endoskop Method and apparatus for the diagnostic examination of body cavities to an endoscope
12/07/2000DE19917621A1 Endoscope device uses suction at distal end of endoscope shaft for removal of deposits from surface of optical imaging lens
12/06/2000EP1057161A1 Automatic path planning system and method