Patent ID: 7780691
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An endoscopic device, comprising: an elongate shaft having a first lumen and a second lumen formed therein, each of the first and the second lumens adapted to receive a tool therethrough; and a rotatable element disposed at a distal end of the elongate shaft, the rotatable element having a lumen formed therein for receiving a tool inserted through the first lumen and a tool guide for receiving a tool inserted through the second lumen; a control wire extending through a first control wire lumen and a second control wire lumen, both of which are formed in the elongate shaft, the control wire being and wrapped at least partway around a spool formed on the rotatable element; and a control associated with the proximal end of the elongate shaft and coupled to the control wire to effect movement thereof; wherein movement of the control wire is effective to rotate the rotatable element on a longitudinal axis thereof such that the tool guide orbits the longitudinal axis of the rotatable element.