公开(公告)号：US20230190078A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18169646

申请日：2023-02-15

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Ralph V. Clayman ,  Jamie Landman ,  Zachary Tano ,  Antonio R. H. Gorgen ,  Andrei Cumpanas

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B10/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/00094 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B10/04

Abstract: The present technology relates to endoscope devices and methods of use for said endoscope devices. In one embodiment, the device comprises a semicircular aspiration channel with a blocking bar disposed at an outlet of the semicircular aspiration channel to prevent clogging of said channel. The endoscope devices of the present invention may further comprise a plurality of working channels, an image sensor, and a light source. In addition, for work within the ureter, a force sensor is incorporated to ensure safe passage of the largest flexible ureteroscope.