DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTRODUCING A SCANNING BEAM UNIT INTO THE ANATOMY
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1. A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation, the module comprising:
- a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument;
an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy; and
a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.
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Abstract
A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation. The module comprising a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument, an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy, and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.
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27 Claims
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1. A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation, the module comprising:
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a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument; an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy; and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A medical instrument for use with a scanning beam device, the medical instrument comprising:
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a shaft that is insertable in the anatomy, the shaft including a first working channel; and a module within the first working channel of the shaft for scanning the anatomy, the module comprising; a housing that is suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window; an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy; and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy; - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A medical instrument for use with a scanning beam device, the medical instrument comprising:
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a shaft that is insertable in the anatomy having a distal penetrating tip, wherein at least a portion of the shaft is transparent; and a module within the shaft to scan the anatomy, the module comprising; an oscillating reflector that directs a beam of radiation on the anatomy; and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy; wherein the reflector and collector are aligned with the transparent portion of the shaft. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A surgical instrument for use with a scanning beam device, the surgical instrument comprising:
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an elongate shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a channel therethrough, the elongate shaft including a module for scanning the anatomy, the module comprising; a resonant reflector that directs a beam of radiation on the anatomy; and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy; a plurality of jaw members attached to the distal end of the shaft, the jaw members including grasping or cutting elements positioned in an opposed facing relationship; and a handle at the proximal end of the shaft operatively configured to open and close the jaw members. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. A surgical stapler comprising:
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a handle portion operably configured to produce a firing motion; a shaft attached to the handle portion for transferring the firing motion for deploying a staple, the shaft including a module for scanning the anatomy, the module comprising; a resonant reflector that directs a beam of radiation on the anatomy; and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy; an end effector distally attached to the shaft that includes a plurality of surgical staples which are deployed in response to the firing motion; and a firing mechanism responsive to the firing motion that transfers the firing motion to the end effector.
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