Patent ID: 9168099
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: an endoscope including: a flexible shaft which has an active deflection section at a distal tip; a handle connected to a proximal end of the flexible shaft oriented at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the proximal end of a straight portion of the flexible shaft; a platform mechanism mounted to a top portion of the handle and oriented substantially in line with the longitudinal axis of the proximal end of a straight portion of the flexible shaft to provide a straight entry into a working channel of the flexible shaft for an output accessory; and a lithotripsy shaft wherein the lithotripsy shaft is insertable into a proximal end of the working channel for breaking UP a stone at the distal end of the flexible shaft of the endoscope by protruding therefrom and passing energy to the stone, wherein the platform mechanism is movable along the longitudinal axis between a deployed position and a retracted position, wherein a stone retrieval device is insertable into the proximal end of the working channel of the endoscope for retrieval of a stone at the distal end of the flexible shaft of the endoscope by protruding therefrom, wherein the lithotripsy shaft is provided with one or more guide features at a distal end of the lithotripsy shaft to facilitate passage of wires or filaments of the stone retrieval device therethrough.