Patent ID: 6827683
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An endoscope system comprising:an endoscope main body having an insertion portion in which a lumen is formed, the insertion portion having a proximal end and a distal end, a distal end opening of the lumen being provided to the distal end of the insertion portion, and a proximal end opening of the lumen being provided to the proximal end of the insertion portion; a first fixing member provided to the distal end of the insertion portion, capable of selecting between a fixed state for fixing a distal end portion of a linear member inserted into the lumen and a released state thereof in the distal end of the insertion portion; a second fixing member provided to the proximal end of the insertion portion, capable of selectively fixing a proximal end portion of the linear member inserted into the lumen in the proximal end of the insertion portion; and a tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen running therebetween, and removably inserted into the lumen, wherein a slit is formed from the proximal end of the tubular member towards the distal end thereof.