18628306. ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT simplified abstract (Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.)

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ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT

Organization Name

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Michael S.H. Chu of Brookline MA (US)

Sacha Tang of Tygnsborough MA (US)

ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18628306 titled 'ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT

The abstract describes an endoscopic device with a handle body that controls the distal end of an endoscopic shaft, a pull wire attachment for deflecting the distal end, and a pulling mechanism that applies tension to the pull wire.

  • The device includes an actuator in the handle body for controlling the distal end of the endoscopic shaft.
  • A pull wire attachment is configured to connect to a pull wire that extends through the shaft housing and endoscopic shaft to the distal end.
  • Tension applied to the pull wire deflects the distal end of the endoscopic shaft.
  • A pulling mechanism, coupled to the actuator, applies tension to the pull wire when actuated, deflecting the distal end of the endoscopic shaft.

Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive surgical procedures - Endoscopic examinations and interventions - Gastrointestinal procedures

Problems Solved: - Precise control and manipulation of the endoscopic shaft - Improved accuracy in navigating tight spaces within the body - Enhanced visualization during procedures

Benefits: - Increased precision and control during endoscopic procedures - Reduced risk of damage to surrounding tissues - Improved patient outcomes and recovery times

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Endoscopic Device for Surgical Procedures" This technology could be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and medical facilities for a wide range of endoscopic procedures, potentially increasing efficiency and improving patient care.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the pulling mechanism in the device work to control the endoscopic shaft? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this advanced endoscopic device in medical settings?


Original Abstract Submitted

An endoscopic device includes a handle body operatively couplable to a shaft housing. The handle body includes an actuator for controlling a distal end of an endoscopic shaft extending from the shaft housing. The device also includes a pull wire attachment configured to operatively couple to a pull wire extending through the shaft housing and the endoscopic shaft to the distal end. Applying tension to the pull wire deflects the distal end of the endoscopic shaft. In addition, the device includes a pulling mechanism coupled to the actuator and having the pull wire attachment extending therefrom. When the pull wire attachment is operatively coupled to the pull wire, actuation of the actuator applies tension to the pull wire and deflects the distal end of the endoscopic shaft.

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