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ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE WITH FLUID CLEANING

  • US 20110105845A1
  • Filed: 05/20/2009
  • Published: 05/05/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for enhancing performance of an endoscope (212) for use with a body lumen that has not been sufficiently cleaned for viewing with said endoscope (212), comprising:

  • assembling an endoscopic device (100, 400) to an endoscope (212), said endoscopic device (100, 400) comprising a washing member (201, 404) that provides a flow of cleaning fluid for cleaning a body lumen, and a suction member (206, 406) for draining material from the body lumen; and

    causing fluid to exit said washing member (201, 404) into the body lumen to clear debris away from a path of said endoscope (212) so that the endoscope (212) can view the exposed body lumen, and draining at least a portion of the debris through said suction member (206, 406).

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