A laryngoscope includes a handle having an inner cavity configured to accept at least part of a syringe, the handle having (a) a syringe seat disposed at a bottom of the inner cavity, (b) a valve disposed below the inner cavity, and (c) a blade coupled to the handle, wherein the blade includes a housing connected to a camera having a lens.

Disclosed is a stereo endoscope system comprising stereo endoscopes of varying working lengths, working diameters and directions of view. Each stereo endoscope comprises two identical optical systems where every pair of corresponding components is permanently couple in a sideways orientation. The system is capable of withstanding harsh conditions associated with medical equipment cleaning and sterilization, particularly, the high temperatures and pressures associated with autoclaving. Each of the corresponding components of the two identical optical systems is paired and moved relative to each other to adjust focus and then affixed to create a new singular optical component. The system includes a prism block that extends the distance between the optical axes on the stereo endoscope to the position of two video chips.

Airway management methods, devices, assemblies and systems. Methods, devices, assemblies and systems may include robotic movement and control of an intubation tube introducer or guide, and may include utilizing image data from one or more image sensors. The methods, devices, assemblies and systems may optionally be used in endotracheal intubation procedures.

Inferring state of an inductive powered load. At least one example embodiment is a method including: applying (502), by a controller (200) within a camera head (102), an identification signal to a primary winding (212) of a transformer (218) within the camera head (102) for an endoscopic system (100), the identification signal having a swept frequency; measuring (504), by the controller, power as a function of frequency (300, 302, 304) of the identification signal during application of the identification signal; and determining (506) by the controller whether the camera head (102) is mechanically coupled to an endoscope (104) based on the power as a function of frequency of the identification signal (300, 302, 304).

Improved fluoresced imaging (FI) and other sensor data imaging processes, devices, and systems are provided to enhance use of endoscopes with FI and visible light capabilities. A first optical device is provided for endoscopy imaging in a white light and a fluoresced light mode with an image sensor assembly including one or more image sensors. A mechanism in the first optical device to automatically adjust the focus of the first optical device wherein the automatic focus adjustment compensates for a chromatic focal difference between the white light image and the fluoresced light image caused by the dispersive or diffractive properties of the optical materials or optical design employed in the construction of the first or second optical devices, or both. Adjustment mechanisms are provided using liquid lenses or repositioning sensors. The design may be integrated with a scope or detachable.

An endoscope includes: a protection sheath that forms an insertion unit; a pipe-like case that is connected to a proximal end side of the protection sheath; a distal end optical system that is provided at a distal end of the protection sheath and that defines a distal end side of a sealed space formed in the protection sheath and the case; a partition wall that is provided in the case, is perpendicular to an insertion axis of the insertion unit, and defines a proximal end side of the sealed space; a shaft member that is inserted into the protection sheath and that is rotatable relative to the protection sheath in a direction around the insertion axis; an image pickup unit that is provided at a distal end of the shaft member and that picks up an image of light passing through the distal end optical system; and a magnet coupling which includes a first magnet provided in the sealed space and a second magnet provided outside the sealed space with the partition wall interposed therebetween and of which the first magnet is connected to a proximal end side of the shaft member. The magnet coupling and the case are rotatable relative to each other in the direction around the axis.

An enhanced flexible robotic endoscopy apparatus includes a main body and flexible elongate shaft. The main body comprises a proximal end, a distal end and a housing that extends to the proximal end and the housing comprises a plurality of surfaces and a plurality of insertion inlets which reside on at least one of the surface of the housing at the proximal end of the main body, through which a plurality of channels for endoscopy are accessible. Each of the insertion inlets has insertion axis corresponding thereto, along which flexible elongate assemblies are insertable, with the insertion axes of the insertion inlets being parallel to the central axis of the flexible elongate shaft at the proximal end of the flexible elongate shaft.

A light source includes a first LED to provide light of a first light wavelength spectrum along a first light path; a second LED to provide light of a second light wavelength spectrum along a second light path; a dichroic filter for passing light emitted from at least one of the first LED and the second LED and reflecting light emitted from at least one of the first LED and the second LED; an optical filter movable between a first position in which the optical filter receives light from the first light path and a second position of which the optical filter does not receive light from the first light path; a light output; a controller which is capable of switching the light source between a first mode for providing a first light to the light output and a second mode for providing a second light to the light output.

An endoscope handle for an endoscope for visually inspecting inaccessible places, such as human body cavities, the endoscope handle including: a frame (70) having a first wall portion (101) formed as an integral portion of the frame, the frame being formed as a single component; a liquid-tight chamber (100) accommodating a circuit (25), preferably a printed circuit board, of the endoscope handle, wherein the liquid-tight chamber is at least partly defined by the first wall portion of the frame; and a first shell part (60) and a second shell part (60′) together enclosing a cavity (63), the shell parts accommodating and securing the frame within the cavity, the shell parts forming an exterior surface (68) shaped to form an ergonomic grip for an operator, wherein the shell parts and the frame each are formed as separate components.

A handle mounted light hub for a laryngoscope, the light hub comprising a depressible switch, a light source, and an electrical contact, wherein the switch moves the electrical contact into contact with a power source causing current to flow to power the light source and wherein when depressed, the switch exposes the illuminated light source.