Guidewire locking device and method
First Claim
1. A locking device for use with an endoscope, the locking device comprising:
- a curved associating portion for associating the locking device with an endoscope;
wherein the curved associating portion includes a pin;
a strap coupled to the pin, the strap being configured to wrap around the endoscope;
a middle portion extending from the curved associating portion;
an angled head extending at an angle relative to the middle portion;
a first lock disposed at the angled head;
a second lock disposed at the angled head and positioned adjacent to the first lock;
a locking arm disposed at the angled head;
wherein the locking arm is capable of overlying an access port of the endoscope;
wherein the locking device includes an abutting portion for abutting a top surface of a biopsy cap attached to the access port, the abutting portion being disposed between the middle portion and the angled head; and
wherein the locking arm is longitudinally spaced apart from the abutting portion.
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Abstract
A locking device for a maintaining an elongated member at a selected place within a body lumen includes a substantially rigid body including an attachment portion adapted to be coupled to a proximal portion of a medical instrument. When in an operative position, the distal portion of the medical instrument is received within the body lumen and a head coupled to the substantially rigid body. The head is configured to overlie an access port of the medical device when the attachment portion is coupled to the proximal portion of the medical device in a predetermined configuration. A plurality of locking features extends from the head to immobilize a section of the elongated member relative to the medical device.
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11 Claims
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1. A locking device for use with an endoscope, the locking device comprising:
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a curved associating portion for associating the locking device with an endoscope; wherein the curved associating portion includes a pin; a strap coupled to the pin, the strap being configured to wrap around the endoscope; a middle portion extending from the curved associating portion; an angled head extending at an angle relative to the middle portion; a first lock disposed at the angled head; a second lock disposed at the angled head and positioned adjacent to the first lock; a locking arm disposed at the angled head; wherein the locking arm is capable of overlying an access port of the endoscope; wherein the locking device includes an abutting portion for abutting a top surface of a biopsy cap attached to the access port, the abutting portion being disposed between the middle portion and the angled head; and wherein the locking arm is longitudinally spaced apart from the abutting portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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