Cannula with integrated imaging and optical capability
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1. A cannula configured for providing an instrument access to the interior of a body, comprising:
- a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the lumen configured for slidably housing the instrument;
an imaging window mounted on the distal end of the shaft; and
an imaging cable coupled to the imaging window, the imaging cable fixedly secured to the shaft.
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Abstract
A cannula configured for providing an instrument access to an internal organ or tissue is provided. The cannula includes a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the lumen configured for slidably housing the instrument. The cannula also includes an imaging window mounted on the distal end of the shaft and/or an imaging cable coupled to the imaging window, the imaging cable fixedly secured to the shaft.
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1. A cannula configured for providing an instrument access to the interior of a body, comprising:
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a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the lumen configured for slidably housing the instrument;
an imaging window mounted on the distal end of the shaft; and
an imaging cable coupled to the imaging window, the imaging cable fixedly secured to the shaft. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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12. The cannula of claim 111, wherein the liner is made from a material selected from the group consisting of Teflon, PEEK, Polyimide, Nylon, and Polyethylene.
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17. A cannula assembly configured for providing an instrument access to the interior of a body, comprising:
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a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the lumen configured for slidably housing the instrument;
an imaging window mounted on the distal end of the shaft;
an imaging cable coupled to the imaging window, the imaging cable fixedly secured to the shaft; and
an imaging device coupled to the imaging cable. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A cannula configured for providing an instrument access to the interior of a body, comprising:
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a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the lumen configured for slidably housing the instrument;
one or more optical windows mounted on the distal end of the shaft; and
one or more optical cables coupled to the one or more optical windows, the one or more optical cables at least partially housed within a wall of the shaft. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A cannula assembly configured for providing an instrument access to the interior of a body, comprising:
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a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the lumen configured for slidably housing the instrument;
one or more optical windows mounted on the distal end of the shaft;
one or more optical cables coupled to the one or more optical windows, the one or more optical cables at least partially housed within a wall of the shaft; and
an optical device coupled to the one or more optical cables. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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