ENDOSCOPIC APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED MULTIPLE BIOPSY DEVICE
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Abstract
An imaging endoscope comprising a shaft having a proximal end adapted to be secured to a handle, and a distal end having a biopsy forceps disposed therein. The biopsy forceps includes one or more end-effector elements that are actuated with a control cable that may be connected to the handle. The endoscope shaft includes a biopsy sample lumen that is configured to receive a biopsy sample obtained from the forceps assembly. A sample collection apparatus is attached to the handle to capture multiple biopsy samples. In some embodiments, the endoscope is a single-use endoscope.
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48 Claims
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29. A method for performing a medical procedure, comprising:
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inserting an endoscope into a body, the endoscope comprising; an elongated shaft; a medical device disposed within the elongated shaft; and a handle permanently fixed and stationary relative to the elongated shaft, the handle including a device control for actuating the medical device to perform the medical procedure; positioning the endoscope at a site within the body; and actuating the device control to perform the medical procedure. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method for performing a medical procedure, comprising:
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inserting an endoscope into a body, the endoscope comprising; an elongated shaft; a medical device disposed within the elongated shaft; a handle permanently fixed and stationary relative to the elongated shaft, the handle including a device control for actuating the medical device; and a sample collector removably secured to the endoscope; positioning the endoscope at a site within the body; actuating the device control to obtain a first tissue sample; collecting the first tissue sample in the sample collector; and actuating the device control to obtain a second tissue sample. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A method for performing a medical procedure, comprising:
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inserting an endoscope into a body, the endoscope comprising; an elongated shaft; a medical device disposed within the elongated shaft; a handle permanently fixed and stationary relative to the elongated shaft, the handle including a device control for actuating the medical device to perform the medical procedure; a sample collector removably secured to the endoscope and configured to receive a tissue sample; and a lumen fluidly coupling the medical device and the sample collector; positioning the endoscope at a site within the body; actuating the device control to obtain a tissue sample with the medical device; and applying a fluid through the lumen to transport the obtained tissue sample to the sample collector. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48)
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