Patent classifications
A61B1/06
Bougie and method of making and using the same
A bougie is disclosed with a body, and a first depth indicator and a second depth indicator on the body. The body has a first end, a second end, and at least one surface extending between the first and second ends. The first depth indicator is spaced a first distance from the first end and indicates a first predetermined depth range such that the first end is positioned a first predetermined insertion range past the mouth of the patient when the body is positioned into the mouth of the patient. The second depth indicator is spaced a second distance from the second end and indicates a second predetermined depth range such that the second end is positioned a second predetermined insertion range past the mouth when the body is positioned into the mouth of the patient.
Robotic surgical system with virtual control panel for tool actuation
A surgical system includes a detector, comprising an array of pixels configured to detect light reflected by a surgical instrument and generate a first signal comprising a first dataset representative of a visible image of the surgical instrument. The surgical system also includes a processor configured to receive the first signal, generate a modified image of the surgical instrument that includes a control panel. The control panel includes one or more control elements representative of one or more operating parameters of the surgical instrument. The processor is further configured to receive an input to the control panel from a user, the input being effective to change one of the operating parameters. The processor is also configured to generate a command signal based on the input to change the one of the operating parameters.
Composite device for medical image capturing
A composite device for medical image capturing according to the present invention includes: a head part including a camera unit provided with an image sensor to capture a tooth image, a printed circuit board for operation control of the camera unit and signal transmission therefrom, a light source panel having multiple light sources mounted therein, the light sources emitting light towards a target tooth of which an image is to be captured by the camera unit, an upper housing having the camera unit, the printed circuit board, and the light source panel which are embedded therein, and a lower housing; and a main body part provided with an operation panel for signal input, and supplying electric power to the head part and transmitting a tooth image signal received from the head part to outside.
Endoscope system and method of operating the same
A special observation image is obtained by performing an image pickup of an object to be observed illuminated with special light. Bs-image signals of the special observation image are assigned to brightness signals Y to generate a first observation image for display. Gs-image signals of the special observation image are assigned to brightness signals Y to generate a second observation image for display. The first observation image for display and the second observation image for display are automatically switched and displayed on a monitor.
Device of anti-fogging endoscope system
This disclosure relates to the minimally invasive medical technical field, and specifically, to a device of anti-fogging endoscope system including a beam of a near-infrared light for anti-fogging, which is coupled into an endoscope imaging optical channel in combination coaxially and is transmitted to the front optical window sheet, the visible light passes through the front optical window sheet, and the near-infrared light is absorbed by the absorption characteristics of the front optical window sheet to raise the temperature of the front optical window sheet. The device is also provided with a cut filter for eliminating the impact on image quality caused by the near-infrared stray light, so that the illumination light source of the prior-art endoscope is not necessary to be changed. It is suitable to integrate the coaxial coupling module with a camera handle or adapter and is more convenient to operate the device.
Rotatable and detachable electrical coupling point
A video endoscope that includes a handle with a housing and an interface portion rotatably mounted relative to the housing, and an elongate shaft with one or more electronic image sensors, wherein a proximal end section of the shaft is detachably connected to the interface portion of the handle, where the interface portion includes a first connector element electrically connected to an electric transmission element of the interface portion and the shaft includes a second connector element electrically connected to the one or more electronic image sensors, the first and second connector elements co-operating to form a detachable electrical connection, and where the handle includes an electrical connection assembly arranged at an exterior of the interface portion forming an electrical connection to at least one stationary electric and/or electronic component of the handle in a multiplicity of rotational positions of the interface portion relative to the housing.
Integrated illumination assembly for handheld medical devices
A medical device includes a handle portion downwardly extending from an examination portion. The handle portion has opposing upper and lower open ends and a through cavity extending therebetween. An illumination assembly mounted within the open upper end of cavity includes a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing, and an LED disposed at the distal end of an arm extending from the housing. The housing is mounted through the open upper end of the through cavity. According to at least one version, the at least one battery can be removed without removing the housing from the handle portion. The extending arm is supported by the examination portion and configured to provide illumination to a medical target. The medical device can include a vaginal speculum, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, anoscope, or other hand-held medical device.
Fluid collecting sheaths for endoscopic devices and systems
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.
Transiluminator for mapping the blood vessels of the face
A portable intraoral transilluminator (1) for mapping some blood vessels of a patient's lower face (24) prior to a surgical operation or aesthetic intervention is described. The transilluminator has a central LED (7) that illuminates the internal region of the patient's mouth, allowing the visualization of the facial artery and some of its branches and thus its mapping. The use of the transilluminator reduces the risk of necrosis and bruising of the patient's epidermis (24) submitted to aesthetic facial harmonization procedures with dermal fillers and other surgical or aesthetic interventions.
Transiluminator for mapping the blood vessels of the face
A portable intraoral transilluminator (1) for mapping some blood vessels of a patient's lower face (24) prior to a surgical operation or aesthetic intervention is described. The transilluminator has a central LED (7) that illuminates the internal region of the patient's mouth, allowing the visualization of the facial artery and some of its branches and thus its mapping. The use of the transilluminator reduces the risk of necrosis and bruising of the patient's epidermis (24) submitted to aesthetic facial harmonization procedures with dermal fillers and other surgical or aesthetic interventions.