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Methods and apparatus for performing endoluminal procedures

  • US 20060183975A1
  • Filed: 04/07/2006
  • Published: 08/17/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for endoluminal tissue visualization, comprising:

  • an elongate body defining a longitudinal axis and adapted for endoluminal advancement in a patient body, wherein at least a portion of the elongate body comprises a plurality of adjacent links which are capable of being transitioned from a flexible state to a rigidized state;

    a visualization lumen extending through the elongate body and terminating at least along a side opening; and

    at least one articulatable platform disposed near or at the distal end of the elongate body, the at least one articulating platform being adapted to articulate off-axis relative to the longitudinal axis.

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