An illumination apparatus (1) for illuminating the operating field during open surgery with radiation to cause fluorescence, the apparatus including a main body (2) including an opening (3) configured to release the radiation (18), is characterized by an attachment unit or assembly (4) for removably attaching the main body (2) sideways to an endoscope (5).

A portable handheld system for imaging of a throat of a patient, including: a mouthpiece including at least one bite guide for stabilizing the mouthpiece with respect to teeth of the patient when the patient bites on the at least one bite guide; intraoral optics operable to collect light from the throat of the patient and to direct the light towards an imaging sensor; and an imaging sensor operable to capture light directed by the intraoral optics to provide an image of the throat; wherein a mechanical connection between the mouthpiece and the intraoral optics constrains a spatial relationship of the intraoral optics with respect to the mouthpiece so that when the patient bites on the at least one bite guide: the intraoral optics is stabilized by the mouthpiece inside a mouth of the patient having a FOV which includes at least part of a tonsil of the patient.

An applicator for positioning a sleeve accessory on a medical speculum, and a method for using the applicator, is provided. The applicator has a flat, oblong shape with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being broader than the distal end. The distal end of the applicator includes a first prong and a second prong. At least a portion of the distal end of the applicator is configured to slide into a lumen of a sleeve accessory to facilitate positioning of the sleeve accessory on a medical speculum.

A surgical instrument including: a main body; an elongated shaft tube connected to the main body, the shaft tube having at least one working channel tube arranged in an interior of the shaft tube, the at least one working channel tube extending in a longitudinal direction of the shaft tube; and a connection body coupled to a proximal end region of the main body; wherein a proximal end region of the at least one working channel tube is accommodated inside the connection body and is sealed with respect to the connection body.

A protective cover set for a medical probe that includes a joint that seals both a moisture resistant probe cover and a surrounding wrapper that provides a barrier against microbial intrusion into the space between the outer wrapper and the probe cover. The sealed joint fixes the probe cover in place in relation to the outer wrapper. In some examples, the sealed joint secures a prefabricated probe cover with a three-dimensional non-planar shape in relation to the outer wrapper.

The present invention provides medical devices comprising at least one visualization device sealed to, attached to or otherwise combined with at least one of the following second devices: an oral airway, ventilating mask, urinary catheter, trocar, a tool tube, and a medical glove. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient and continuous real time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.

A system and/or method for isolating respiratory excretions from a patient during a medical procedure performed on the airways of a patient. A shield device includes a barrier, one or more support arms, and an access port. The barrier can be a flexible material, and is impervious to air. The support arm(s) maintain the barrier in a deployed state for placement over a patient's head, including the patient's mouth and nose being located within an isolation region established by the barrier. The access port is carried by the barrier and is configured to permit sealed passage of a medical device (e.g., an endoscope) into the isolation region for interfacing with the patient's airway.

A drape for an input control console of an elongate device may comprise a main drape section configured to fit over the input control console via a main opening at one end of the main drape section. The drape may also comprise a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets may include a pocket opening that is attached to a respective secondary opening in the main drape section. Each of the plurality of pockets may be configured to be anchored, at the pocket opening, to a side surface of a respective raised ring or bezel on the input control console using a respective tightening element.

A rectocele device having an inflatable balloon and extendable armature inside of the balloon as the balloon expands provides added stability when used to push on a rectocele. More specifically, a rectocele handle can include a rectocele paddle, which can extend in length, and balloon combination extending from the handle. A protective sheath that has a tubular body covers the balloon. The paddle, generally comprised by a piston and piston housing, can increase its length by way of a piston extending in and out of the piston housing. When the rectocele paddle and balloon combination is deployed in a vagina, to push on the rectocele, the balloon is inflated which causes the piston to extend from the piston housing with the balloon inflation. The piston and piston housing paddle provide stability for the inflated balloon.

An assembly for receiving a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) probe comprising a probe shaft having a length can comprise a cover defining an opening at a proximal end and a receiving space in communication with the opening, the receiving space having a length in a longitudinal dimension that is sufficient to receive the length of the probe shaft. A gel capsule can be positioned within the receiving space of the cover. The gel capsule can define a proximal opening and an interior in communication with the proximal opening. The interior of the gel capsule can contain a quantity of gel. Within a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension, the interior can have a cross sectional area that is sufficient to receive a distal end of the probe shaft with a clearance to permit contact between the gel within the capsule and an exterior surface of the probe shaft.