Patent ID: 8535219
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An endoscope having a distal end, comprising: an illumination source positioned at the distal end of the endoscope; an irrigation lumen at the distal end for irrigating a lumen of a patient; an imaging lens for capturing images within the patient; a working channel terminating at the distal end; a first fluid supply lumen disposed along the endoscope; a second fluid supply lumen disposed along the endoscope; and a third fluid supply lumen disposed along the endoscope, wherein the first fluid supply lumen is configured to deliver fluid to the illumination source from a source of fluid completely external the first fluid supply lumen, the second fluid supply lumen is configured to deliver fluid to the irrigation lumen, and the third fluid supply lumen is configured to deliver fluid to the imaging lens, wherein the first fluid supply lumen delivers fluid to a heat exchanger coupled to the illumination source at the distal end.