Patent ID: 6712755
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An overtube for use with an endoscope, comprising:a generally elongated tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and an outer surface; an endoscope lumen disposed in said tubular member, said endoscope lumen sized and configured to slidably receive the endoscope; a locking lumen disposed in said tubular member, said locking lumen generally parallel to said endoscope lumen; a slot disposed along said tubular member and interconnecting said endoscope lumen with said outer surface of said tubular member for receiving the endoscope into said endoscope lumen through said slot, said slot having an interdigitating configuration comprised of a plurality of interlocking members, said locking lumen passing through said interlocking members of said slot; an elongated member sized and configured to be received in said locking lumen and securely align and maintain said slot in a closed position, said elongated member has a leading end and a trailing end, said leading end configured to fit through said locking lumen, said trailing end having a generally bulbous configuration to prevent passage of said trailing end into said locking lumen; and a fastener member at said leading end of said elongated member to fasten said elongated member against said proximal end of said tubular member.