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Miniature endoscope with imaging fiber system

  • US 6,863,651 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2001
  • Issued: 03/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endoscope comprising:

  • a fiber optic waveguide that transmits an image from a distal end to a proximal end, the fiber optic waveguide extending through a rigid endoscope body having an outer diameter of less than 3 mm;

    a lens positioned at the distal end of the fiber optic waveguide;

    a handle attached to the endoscope body;

    an imaging device within the handle and optically coupled to the proximal end of the fiber optic waveguide; and

    a removable sheath extending about the endoscope body and including an illumination channel, the sheath being removably attached to the handle such that removal of the sheath from the handle leaves the endoscope body remaining attached to the handle.

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