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Multi-lumen core deflecting endoscope

  • US 4,748,969 A
  • Filed: 05/07/1987
  • Issued: 06/07/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An instrument of a generally tubular flexible shape for accessing a target area, the instrument having a proximal region thereof, a distal region thereof, and a shaft therebetween, said shaft comprising:

  • structural core means of a substantially flexible and resilient material having a first longitudinal axis, said core means forming a flexible frame which can cooperate in conveying the distal region of the instrument towards the target area while also defining a conduit means therewith; and

    deflection means disposed on said flexible core means, said deflection means being connected to said distal region at an offset from said first longitudinal axis whereby upon activation of said deflection means said distal region is deflected.

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