A suturing apparatus comprises an invaginating device secured to a distal end of an endoscope for invaginating two parts of the interior of a wall of a vessel, for example, a stomach to be sutured together to form a gastric sleeve. The invaginating device includes a suction chamber for forming invaginated parts of the interior of the wall of the vessel. A suturing instrument extending through an instrument channel of the endoscope extends into the invaginating device, and is urged into or adjacent the suction chamber for inserting a suture into the invaginated part in the suction chamber. The next invaginated part is then formed, and the suture is inserted into it. The suture is then tightened to draw the two invaginated parts together.

Methods and devices for performing minimally invasive procedures useful for Fallopian tube diagnostics are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the proximal os of the Fallopian tube is accessed via an intrauterine approach; an introducer catheter is advanced to cannulate and form a fluid tight seal with the proximal os of the Fallopian tube; a second catheter inside the introducer catheter is provided to track the length of the Fallopian tube and out into the abdominal cavity; a balloon at the end of the second catheter is inflated and the second catheter is retracted until the balloon seals the distal os of the Fallopian tube; irrigation is performed substantially over the length of the Fallopian tube; and the irrigation fluid is recovered for cytology or cell analysis.

An ablation cap including a body having a lumen for receiving a distal end of an endoscope, the body having a central axis extending therethrough, and at least one guide for receiving at least one lateral extension of an electrode platform, wherein at least a portion of the at least one guide extends at an angle relative to the central axis of the body.

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.

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.

A detachable endoscope includes an insertion unit including an illuminating and image pickup unit, an operation unit configured to bendingly operate a front end of the insertion unit, and a detachable unit configured to detachably couple the insertion unit and the operation unit to each other, wherein the detachable unit includes: a first detachable module disposed at the insertion unit; and a second detachable module disposed at the operation unit, wherein the first detachable module includes: a first module main body disposed within a rear end of the insertion unit and having first, second, third and fourth rectilinear guide through-bores penetratingly formed longitudinally therein, and a central opening penetratingly formed at a center of the main body in a thickness direction of the main body.

A medical device includes an endoscope head which is designed to be detachably connected to endoscope tubes. The endoscope head has a longitudinal channel between a proximal end and a distal end of the endoscope head for receiving an endoscope tube. At least one measuring channel is arranged in the endoscope head. The measuring channel has at least one inner connection opening, which is connected to the longitudinal channel, and at least one outer connection opening, which is arranged on the outside of the endoscope head. The outer connection opening can be connected to at least one measuring channel in a measurement adapter which can be detachably coupled to the endoscope head.

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).

A protective cover apparatus for an otoscope to serve as a barrier between the otoscope and an ear canal of a user is provided. The otoscope includes a camera body coupled to a camera head having an attachment groove. The protective cover apparatus includes an adapter with a tubular member that attaches to the camera head of the otoscope, a sleeve coupled to the adapter and having a central tubular member and an outer flared surface protruding from the top end of the central tubular member, and a cap coupled to the top end of the tubular member of the adapter and having a central opening that permits unobstructed access to the camera head of the otoscope.

The present invention provides a two piece, single use, medical examination device comprising: a high resolution endo-scope camera and a single use body, wherein the body comprises i) a handle portion for gripping ii) a blade portion for introducing into a patient, and iii) a portion for detachably coupling to a mobile display device; wherein the endoscope camera is fixed within the body, and wherein the body is made of a single material, wherein the material is one of polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, polystyrene, high impact polystyrene (HIP), polyurethane, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, thermoplastic elastomer, acrylic, or polyester.