Patent ID: 8512229
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for endoluminal access comprising: an elongate body having a working axis and a distal region, the elongate body configured for insertion within a body lumen and comprising a plurality of links and at least one tensioning wire, with the elongate body having a first substantially flexible state and a second substantially rigid state; at least two working lumens extending through the elongate body; first and second articulating elements disposed near or at the distal region of the elongate body with the first articulating element pivotally connected to the elongate body near or at the distal region by a first linkage member pivotally connected to a first hinge on the first articulating element and a second hinge on the elongate body; a first visualization element on the first articulating element; a second visualization element on the second articulating element; wherein the first articulating element is movable from an in-line position to an off-axis position relative to the working axis of the elongate body, and wherein a distal opening of at least one of the working lumens is substantially covered by the first articulating element in the in-line position and is substantially uncovered by the first articulating element in the off-axis position.