A61B1/00137

Tether traction systems and methods of use thereof
11464520 · 2022-10-11 · ·

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to traction systems, and methods of use thereof, for endoscopic procedures such as tissue dissection. For example, a traction system may include a filament extendable along an outer surface of an endoscope with a distal end of the filament attachable to a medical device engaged with a target tissue of a body lumen.

VISUALIZED MEDICAL SYSTEM WITH CAVITY EXPANDING DEVICE
20220330797 · 2022-10-20 ·

A visualized medical system with a cavity expanding device includes a cavity expanding mechanism and an observation mechanism. The cavity expanding mechanism includes an expanding end arranged at a front end of the operating mechanism and configured to expand a cavity at the front end of the observation mechanism to expand a field of view of the observation mechanism. The observation mechanism includes a lighting module, a lens module, a signal processing module, and a housing. An image and a video observed in the lens module in a light field of the lighting module are processed by the signal processing module, and then outputted to a display system by a circuit system for displaying. The visualized medical system with a cavity expanding device can introduce a surgical instrument into a body from a sheath to perform various surgical operations such as biopsy sampling, electrocution, electrocoagulation, and ablation during observation.

REAL-TIME SAMPLING DEVICE
20230106390 · 2023-04-06 ·

An elongated access device used in a medical system. The elongated access device slidably receives a medical tool and an ultrasound probe. The elongated access device includes a sheath and an intraluminal tip attached to the distal end of the sheath. The intraluminal tip includes ramp and nose donuts being spaced apart from one another and configured to be attached to one or more elongated sleeves. One or more orientation pins are engaged with the respective ramp and nose donuts and may be anchored within the sheath. The medical tool is engaged with a ramp formed in the ramp donut or a ramp received within the ramp donut. The ultrasound probe is configured to engage with the intraluminal tip so as to ensure that the medical tool directionality is oriented toward a target during a procedure.

Light cable cap and method of using the same

A medical device reduces the risk of operating room fires caused by light sources by shielding the illuminated light cable from directly interacting with surgical drapes or patient skin. The device includes a silicone housing that mates circumferentially over existing endoscopic light cables and a thermal insulator can be positioned over the light emitting tip of the cable.

Medical devices and related methods

According to one aspect, a medical device may be configured for use with an endoscope and may include a tool. The tool may include an actuator, at least one extension at a distal portion of the actuator, and a distal end. The at least one extension may extend radially outward from the actuator and may have an edge configured to fragment debris within a body. The medical device may also include a cap configured for coupling to a distal end of the endoscope, and the cap may include a body defining an opening and a cavity. The opening may be configured to align with optics of the endoscope, and the at least one extension may be positioned within the cavity of the body.

STOPCOCK, PLUG FOR A STOPCOCK, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLUG FOR A STOPCOCK
20220316604 · 2022-10-06 · ·

In order to flush away local bleeding during surgery with a medical instrument, the instruments are commonly provided with a flushing device. In order to be able to control an inflow and outflow of a flushing liquid, the instruments have a stopcock. In order to achieve the sealing action of the stopcock, the plugs of the stopcock have to be formed with a very high degree of precision. The known production processes for such plugs are very cumbersome and cost-intensive. This provides a plug for a stopcock and a stopcock and a method for producing a plug, by way of which the stated problem is eliminated. This is achieved in that a plug, with a grip part and a cone part, is formed in one part and can be produced in a single process step.

ENDOSCOPE INTERNAL DYNAMIC SEAL

Disclosed herein is a medical device including a dynamic seal and a movable member. The device allows the movable member to translate proximally and distally through the dynamic seal while fluid does not flow proximally to the dynamic seal member.

Devices, systems and methods for accessing a body lumen

The present disclosure relates to medical devices that that include the following: a flexible elongate tube having a proximal end and a distal end configured to be directed toward an opening of a body lumen; a first lumen extending from the distal end of the tube proximally along the tube and having a fluid connection for a fluid source at its proximal end; a second lumen extending from the distal end of the tube proximally along the tube, the second lumen configured to accept a guidewire extending along the second lumen; and a wire filament extending along the elongate tube, a distal end of the filament connected to the distal end of the elongate tube, a proximal portion of the wire extending at least partially along the elongate tube, and a distal portion of the wire extending external to the elongate tube.

STERILE COVER FOR A MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICE AND STERILE MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM
20230141736 · 2023-05-11 · ·

The invention relates to a sterile cover (30) for a medical imaging device (10), comprising: a frame member (40) configured to cover an imaging front side (10a) of the medical imaging device (10), wherein a side intended to face the imaging front side (10a) of the medical device (10) is a facing side (41) of the frame member (40), and at least one transparent cover portion (50) within the frame member (40) arranged to allow at least imaging by the medical imaging device (10) when the frame member (40) is attached to the medical imaging device (10), wherein the frame member (40) comprises at least two attachment portions (42) configured to provide a positive-fit connection with corresponding attachment portions (11) of the medical imaging device (10).

Smart Endoscope
20230148854 · 2023-05-18 ·

A system is described herein. The system includes a smart nasogastric tube and a computing device. A distal end of the smart nasogastric tube is received by an internal area of a patient and includes a tip, a non-heating light source, and a camera. The tip includes a plurality of side holes or slots used for suctioning and an offset diagonal funneled slot proximate the camera used to pass a sponge brush under direct visualization. The camera is configured to capture a high definition and color video of the internal area of the patient and transmit the video to an application of a computing device. The smart nasogastric tube also includes a central tube for suctioning, feeding or lavage with a proximal port. The application of the computing device receives the video from the camera such that a healthcare professional can view the video in real-time. The video may further be transmitted to a third-party via a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) compliant message or live video stream. The smart nasogastric tube may be presented to patients in many points of implementation, such as emergency departments, urgent care centers, a family practitioners officer, or a medical ward.