Integrated Multi-Functional Endoscopic Tool
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1. A probe for use through a working channel of a bronchoscope comprising:
- a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, said body having an outside diameter of less than 2.65 mm such that it may pass through a working channel of a bronchoscope;
a tool lumen extending through said catheter body;
an optical assembly, usable to communicate visual imagery data to a monitor of an optical scope system;
a tool passable through said tool lumen and extendable from the distal end of the catheter body.
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Abstract
A system for extending the visual capabilities and working channel of a bronchoscope including a probe having optic and/or tracking capabilities at a distal tip thereof and capable of being advanced through the working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The probe also includes a working channel through which various diagnostic and treatment tools may be advanced.
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1. A probe for use through a working channel of a bronchoscope comprising:
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a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, said body having an outside diameter of less than 2.65 mm such that it may pass through a working channel of a bronchoscope; a tool lumen extending through said catheter body; an optical assembly, usable to communicate visual imagery data to a monitor of an optical scope system; a tool passable through said tool lumen and extendable from the distal end of the catheter body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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