An endoscope adaptor to be connected to a robot arm of a robotic surgical system through a drape adaptor according to an embodiment may include a base section, a holding section, a driven member, and a transmission mechanism. The base is to be detachably connected to the drape adaptor. The driven member is rotatably provided on the base section and configured to be rotated by a rotation drive section of the robot arm through the drape adaptor. The holding section holds an endoscope rotatably about a rotation axis, the endoscope including an insertion section including an image capturing section provided at a distal end of the insertion section and a body section connected to the insertion section, wherein the rotation axis extends in a direction in which the insertion section extends. The transmission mechanism is configured to transmit rotation of the driven member to the holding section holding the endoscope.

A cleaning sheath for an endoscope includes an open ended sheath coupled to a fluid line via a hub. The sheath is configured to receive an endoscope within the interior of the sheath wherein both the sheath and the endoscope may be inserted into a trocar during use. The sheath is configured to direct a cleaning fluid onto the optics end of the endoscope to clear away any visual obstructions without requiring the removal of the endoscope from the trocar. The hub is configured to hold the endoscope in a desired position during use to allow a user to selectively adjust and fix the position of the optics end of the endoscope relative to the distal end of the sheath during use at a location extending beyond the distal end of the sheath, aligned with the distal end of the sheath, or withdrawn into the distal end of the sheath.

An endoscope having a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the endoscope comprising: a flexible elongate tube, an illumination source positioned at the distal end for illuminating a lumen of a patient, an image sensor for capturing images within the illuminated lumen of the patient, a working channel extending through the elongate tube and terminating at the distal end, an articulation assembly including at least one steering cable operably coupled to the distal end such that movement of the at least one steering cable induces the flexible elongate tube to articulate relative to the longitudinal axis, is characterized by a head being arranged at the distal end, said head carrying at least the illumination source and the image sensor and comprising a distal section of the working channel, said head being rotatable relative to the flexible elongate tube about the longitudinal axis.

An endoscope treatment tool that is insertable into a channel of an endoscope includes: an insertion unit having flexibility; and a treatment unit disposed on a distal end of the insertion unit and supported so as to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the insertion unit. The insertion unit includes a tubular exterior member configured to come into contact with the treatment unit on a distal end side of the insertion unit, the tubular exterior member configured to be moved in a direction of the longitudinal axis of the insertion unit, an operation member penetrating through an interior of the exterior member, the operation member configured to transmit rotation about the longitudinal axis to the treatment unit, and a wire penetrating through an interior of the insertion uni, the wire having a distal end fixed to the exterior member.

An endoscope (e.g., bronchoscope) includes an insertion cord detachable from a housing. A first working channel connector at the housing may form a first detachable connection with a second working channel connector at a detachable end of the insertion cord, a first electrical connector at the housing may form a second detachable connection with a second electrical connector at the detachable end, and a first mechanical working pulley connector at the housing may form a third detachable connection with a second working pulley connector. The first working channel connector, the first electrical connector, and the first mechanical pulley connector may be formed into a first half of an integrated connector. The second working channel connector, the second electrical connector, and the second mechanical pulley connector may be formed into a second half of the integrated connector to mate with the first half with one or more engagement action.

The subject matter discloses a medical imaging device, comprising a rigid elongated member, a rigid distal member connected to the rigid elongated member, wherein said distal member comprises a front camera and a first side camera and a foldable circuit board located within the distal member, said front camera and said first side camera are connected to foldable arms of the foldable circuit board, wherein said foldable circuit board is designed to be put in a foldable position and inserted into said distal member.

Provided are an adhesive for an endoscope, a cured product thereof, an endoscope produced using the adhesive for an endoscope, and a method for producing the endoscope. The adhesive for an endoscope is a two-component adhesive for an endoscope. The two-component adhesive has a base and a curing agent. The base includes at least one epoxy resin (A) selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A epoxy resins, bisphenol F epoxy resins, and phenol novolac epoxy resins. The curing agent includes at least one specific polyamine compound (B). The adhesive for an endoscope is used to fix at least one of a metal member or a glass member constituting the endoscope.

A connector apparatus of the present invention includes a receptacle into which a plug is inserted, a moving member configured to move in conjunction with insertion of the plug, and a sensor provided below the receptacle and configured to detect presence or absence of the plug in the receptacle, in which the moving member includes a first portion extending downward, a second portion, one end of which is connected to the first portion and another end of which is located above the one end, and a third portion, one end of which is connected to the second portion and configured to move in conjunction with the insertion of the plug to thereby switch between a first state in which the plug is disposed in a predetermined region and a second state in which the plug is not disposed in the predetermined region.

An endoscope system is provided, which comprises an endoscope having a hollow tube formed therein, a flexible elongate member having a first end for operational control and a second distal end for operation of robotic members, one or more actuators coupleable to the flexible elongate member at the first end thereof, and an anti-buckling tube arranged with respect to the hollow tube at the first end of the endoscope to prevent buckling of the flexible elongate member during translation of the one or more actuators. Different embodiments are also disclosed, including an endoscope comprising one or more flexible tendons having a wire coil sheath which includes wire having a substantially rectangular cross section, or an endoscope comprising a rotational-motion transmitting device, one or more flexible tendons and one or more electrical wires having anti-kink support thereon, a coupling means constraining the robotic member to an asymmetric range of motion, or torque joint means comprising a centrally aligned pulley for coupling the robotic member.

A system includes an endoscope defining a proximal end, a distal end and an elongated shaft extending between the proximal end and the distal end of the endoscope. A fluid collecting sheath defines a proximal end and a distal end. The fluid collecting sheath is configured for insertion into a vaginal opening. The fluid collecting sheath includes fluid collecting apertures defined at the distal end of the fluid collecting sheath. A fluid line is in fluid communication with the fluid collecting apertures. A channel is formed in the fluid collecting sheath. The channel extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the fluid collecting sheath. The channel defines an opening therein. The channel of the fluid collecting sheath is configured to operably engage the elongated shaft of the endoscope by passing the elongated shaft of the endoscope through the opening of the channel.