Abstract:
An optical head for an endoscope is described. The optical head comprises a body member for retaining at least a lens, and a front member for retaining an illuminating means unit provided with an illuminating means. The front member is detachably attachable to the body member and comprises a front surface, a rear surface, an aperture for the lens, and a recess for accommodating the illuminating means unit.
Abstract:
A cap, which is detachably connectable to an optical head of an endoscope, has a tubular housing, which is manufactured by injection molding from translucent plastic material. The housing includes a rear open end and a frontal end closed by a frontal face and an antiglare ring for preventing a viewer of the optical head from viewing parasitic reflections. The antiglare ring is embedded within the frontal face of the cap and said optical head can view an object of interest through a portion of the frontal face which is confined by the antiglare ring. The antiglare ring is provided with at least one discontinuity region through which the plastic material can flow during injection molding of the cap.
Abstract:
A control system for supplying a fluid medium to an endoscopic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an operation handle and an insertion member insertable within a body channel, wherein there is provided a protection sleeve adapted to cover at least a portion of the insertion member. The control system comprises a system control unit with a pump for supplying compressed air at least to the channel for inflating the sleeve. The system control unit is provided with a duct, which is in fluid communication with the pump. The duct comprises a first branch through which the compressed air from the pump passes to the sleeve and a second branch having exit to atmosphere, said second branch is provided with a controllable flow regulating means.
Abstract:
A disposable brief (10) for patient use in a colonoscopy procedure is disclosed. The brief comprises at least one back panel with at least one slit constituting an opening (12), allowing access to an anus of the patient. A fastening means surrounds the opening and is intended for attaching a dispensing assembly (30) used with an endoscopic probe to the brief. The dispensing assembly comprises a dispensing cassette (31) and a coupling shield (33) used in conjunction with said cassette, said shield being attachable to the disposable brief worn by a patient during a colonoscopy procedure, and said coupling shield comprising a sleeve-like cover-bag (37) having one end secured to the shield and another end detachably attached to the brief said cover-bag being deployable between a folded state substantially received within the shield and an extended state situated between the detached shield and the brief.
Abstract:
A fluid flow connector for sealingly coupling one or more passages of a multilumen tubing and one or more tubes supplying fluid medium to the multilumen tubing is described. The connector comprises a housing formed with a longitudinal cavity defined by a longitudinal axis, and with a sealing member snugly received within said cavity; the housing and the sealing member further comprises an axial distal port for receiving a proximal end of the multilumen tubing, and with at least one lateral port for receiving and coupling in a fluid tight manner of said one or more tubes.
Abstract:
A device (10) for sealing and cutting a disposable multilumen tubing(ll) used with an endoscopic apparatus is disclosed. The device comprises a first jaw(15) and a second jaw(17) pivotally articulated to one another, each having a front portion (15a, 17a) and a rear portion (15b, 17b). At least one heating assembly (16) is fixed within the front portion o.f at least one of the jaws, said heating assembly (16) having a heating element (21). There also is wiring (22) for connecting- the heating assembly tq an energy source, supplying electrical power thereto. At least one operating handle engagement portion is provided, which positions the device with respect to a port (14a) provided at an operating handle of the endoscopic apparatus and secures the device with respect to the multilumen tubing.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board (PCB) for deployment of a sensor chip of an optical head of an endoscope is described. The PCB comprises at least one layer defined by a front surface, a rear surface and a recess provided on said front surface. The recess has a depth dimension and the sensor chip has a thickness corresponding to said depth dimension of the recess. The sensor chip is receivable within the recess so as to be essentially flush with the front surface of the PCB. The PCB comprises at least one bonding pad located at a predetermined distance from the sensor chip and electrically connectable with the sensor chip.
Abstract:
A combined component for use with an endoscopic apparatus for inspecting a body channel of gastrointestinal system of a patient is disclosed. The endoscopic apparatus comprises an insertion tube (20) coverable by a covering sleeve (140) deployable on the insertion tube (20) upon advancing the insertion tube (20) into the body channel. The combined component comprises an outer housing portion (200) and an inner bushing portion (220). The inner bushing portion (220) is receivable within the housing portion (200) such that an annular space is provided therebetween for retaining the covering sleeve (140) thereinto. The outer housing portion (200) is provided with a bite portion (280), to be grasped between the patient's teeth.
Abstract:
A cover for protecting a flexible shaft of an endoscopic tool from contamination and from the environment is disclosed. The cover comprises a storing portion for receiving the shaft of the endoscopic tool and a proboscis portion, which is connectable to the storing portion so as to be in flow communication therewith and to define a passage for the tool shaft when it is being protracted from the storing portion or retracted in the storing portion.
Abstract:
An endoscopic apparatus and fluid supply unit is described. The endoscopic apparatus comprises an insertion member for insertion into said body lumen and having at least one channel through which a fluid medium is supplied to the body lumen. The endoscopic apparatus further comprises an operation handle, a control unit for controlling supply of the fluid medium, a fluid supply unit and a means for delivering said fluid medium from said fluid supply unit to said channel. The fluid supply unit is provided with at least one refillable or replaceable container for storing the fluid medium therein and for supplying the fluid medium to the channel upon receiving a signal from the control unit.