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Timestamp: 2020-01-27 02:47:51
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JP2013123647A - Endoscope with removable distal end - Google Patents
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JP2013123647A
JP2013123647A JP2012272273A JP2012272273A JP2013123647A JP 2013123647 A JP2013123647 A JP 2013123647A JP 2012272273 A JP2012272273 A JP 2012272273A JP 2012272273 A JP2012272273 A JP 2012272273A JP 2013123647 A JP2013123647 A JP 2013123647A
JP2012272273A
JP2013123647A5 (en
JP6197232B2 (en
レヴィ，アヴィ
レヴィ，モシェ
ピア メディカル リミテッド
2011-12-13 Priority to US201161569796P priority Critical
2011-12-13 Priority to US61/569,796 priority
2012-12-13 Application filed by Peer Medical Ltd, ピア メディカル リミテッド filed Critical Peer Medical Ltd
2013-06-24 Publication of JP2013123647A publication Critical patent/JP2013123647A/en
2016-02-04 Publication of JP2013123647A5 publication Critical patent/JP2013123647A5/ja
2017-09-20 Publication of JP6197232B2 publication Critical patent/JP6197232B2/en
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multi-camera endoscope with a removable distal end adapted to a specific use.SOLUTION: The endoscope with the removable distal end includes an elongated shaft 316 terminating at the distal end. The distal end includes: a permanent section 307 connected to the elongated shaft 316; and a removable section 302 which can be fixedly connected to the permanent section 307. The removable section 302 includes at least one capturing device 338 and at least one light source 340.
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a multi-camera endoscope including a removable tip.
Endoscopes are widely used in the medical community as a means for performing surgery while minimizing patient trauma while allowing a doctor to view the internal structure of a patient. In recent years, many endoscopes have been developed and classified for specific applications (eg, cystoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopic examination, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy). The endoscope can be inserted through an opening originally in the human body, or can be inserted through a skin incision.
Endoscopes are typically elongated hollow shafts that are rigid or flexible, with one or more video cameras or fiber optic lens assemblies located at the distal end or one or more video cameras or optical fibers. The lens assembly is further disposed at the rear (eg, proximal or near the lateral surface area of the tip) and faces laterally. The shaft is connected to a handle. The handle may include an eyepiece for changing the viewing direction. Alternatively, it is often possible to visually recognize via an external screen. A variety of surgical instruments can be inserted through the working channel in the endoscope to perform different surgical procedures.
The disadvantages of existing endoscopes include the limited field of view and the complexity of packing all the necessary elements (electronic elements) together with the fluid transport element into a small endoscope tip. In addition, different endoscopic structures and functions may be required in different surgeries (eg, different conditions or different subjects).
Therefore, in the field of endoscope (for example, colonoscopy), there is a need for an endoscope that enables a wider field of view and functions of all necessary elements in the tip.
The above related field examples and the related limitations are illustrative and not exclusive. Those skilled in the art will recognize other examples of limitations in the relevant field after reading this specification and the drawings.
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an endoscope. The endoscope includes an elongated shaft that terminates at the distal end. The tip includes: a permanent part connected to the elongate shaft, and a removable part fixedly connectable to the permanent part. The removable portion includes one or more capture devices and one or more light sources. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the capture device in the removable portion includes a camera facing forward. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the capture device in the removable portion includes a side-facing camera. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the capture device in the removable portion includes a front-facing camera and a side-facing camera. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the permanent part includes one or more capture devices. In some embodiments, the capture device in the permanent part includes a side-facing camera. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the tip includes a distal surface, the permanent portion forms part of the distal surface, and the removable portion is separate from the distal surface. Form the part. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the tip includes a distal surface, and the distal surface is generally included in the removable portion. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the permanent part includes a hollow elongated part. The hollow elongated portion protrudes from the permanent portion. The removable part includes a channel. The channel is configured to allow the hollow elongated portion to be continuous, thereby providing a working channel into which a surgical instrument is inserted. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the removable portion includes a hollow elongated portion. The hollow elongated portion protrudes from the removable portion. The permanent part includes a channel. The channel is configured to allow the hollow elongated portion to be continuous, thereby providing a working channel into which a surgical instrument is inserted. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the removable portion includes an elongated portion. The elongate portion is configured to pass through a cable for an electric signal or a data signal, and the elongate portion terminates together with the first connector. The permanent part includes a concave part. The recess is configured to send an electrical signal and / or a data signal. The recess includes a second connector. The second connector can be connected to the first connector. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the removable portion includes a first optical fiber and a first lens. The permanent part includes a second optical fiber and a second lens in such a manner that the first lens corresponds to the second lens, whereby the first optical fiber, the second optical fiber, Allows light movement between. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the permanent part includes an elongated part. The elongate portion is configured to send a cable for electrical or data signals. The elongate portion terminates with the first connector. The removable portion includes a recess configured to send an electrical signal or a data signal. The recess includes a second connector connectable to the first connector. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the endoscope further includes a switch on the permanent part, so that the endoscope is only activated when the switch is pressed by the removable part. It becomes possible to operate. In some embodiments of the endoscope, the switch status notification is displayed on a display device.
Another aspect of the present disclosure includes a removable portion of the endoscope tip. The removable portion includes one or more capture devices and one or more light sources. The detachable part can be connected to a permanent part at the distal end of the endoscope. In some embodiments of the removable portion, the capture device in the removable portion includes a forward facing capture device. In some embodiments of the removable portion, the capture device within the removable portion includes a side-facing camera. In some embodiments of the removable portion, the capture device in the removable portion includes a front-facing camera and a side-facing camera. In some embodiments, the removable portion is configured to form part of the distal surface of the endoscope tip. In some embodiments, the removable portion is configured to form the entire distal surface of the endoscope tip. In some embodiments, the removable portion includes a channel. A hollow elongated part protruding from the permanent part is inserted into the channel, thereby providing a working channel into which a surgical instrument is inserted. In some embodiments, the removable portion includes a hollow elongated portion protruding from the removable portion. The hollow elongate portion is configured to be inserted into a channel within the permanent portion, thereby providing a working channel into which a surgical instrument is inserted. In some embodiments, the removable portion includes an elongated portion configured to pass a cable for electrical or data signals. The elongate portion terminates with the first connector. The first connector can be connected to a second connector included in a recess in the permanent part. In some embodiments, the removable portion includes a recess. The recess is configured to pass a cable for electrical signals or data signals. The recess includes a connector. The connector can be connected to a second connector. The second connector is provided in an elongated portion protruding from the permanent portion. In some embodiments, the removable part is adapted to press a switch on the permanent part so that the endoscope operates only when the switch is pressed by the removable part. It becomes possible. In some embodiments, the removable portion is configured for disposable use.
Illustrative embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, which are provided with reference numerals. In the drawings, the dimensions and features of the components are selected for simplicity and clarity of presentation and are not necessarily to scale. The drawings are shown below.
It is a semi-schematic diagram of an endoscopy system. It is a perspective view of a multi camera endoscope. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a tip having a removable overall cross section being removed from a permanent portion according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a tip having a removable overall cross section attached to the permanent portion, according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a tip having a removable partial cross-section removed from the permanent portion according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a tip having a removable partial cross section attached to the permanent portion according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
An aspect of some embodiments relates to an endoscope having a removable multi-camera tip.
The endoscope may include a front-facing camera, a fiber optic lens assembly, or another capture device for capturing a region of interest, and optionally one or more light sources (eg, light emitting diodes (LEDs)) or one. These fluid injectors can be included. The one or more fluid injectors are located at the distal end of the endoscope, thereby allowing the capture device to capture an image of a body cavity into which the endoscope has been inserted. The distal end of the endoscope may further include an opening. The opening is connected to a working channel. An operator can insert a surgical instrument through the working channel to remove, treat and / or extract a sample of findings in the body cavity. In some embodiments, the endoscope may include one or more side-facing capture devices and optionally additional light sources or fluid injectors. The additional light source or fluid injector is positioned further rearward (eg, more proximally on the endoscope) and on or near the lateral surface area of the tip.
Endoscope generally refers to a wide range of devices and is adapted for various applications (eg, cystoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopic, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy).
According to some embodiments, one technical problem addressed by the disclosed apparatus and method is related to the multiple endoscopic configurations required to handle a variety of applications. If the configurations are different, the type, number, placement, orientation, convergence or other fine tuning of the capture device, light source or other component on the endoscope may also be different. Thus, although multiple portions of the endoscope system may be common in many configurations, multiple endoscopes may be required. As a result, many demands are generated in medical facilities (eg, financial requirements, storage, maintenance, training).
Depending on different patients or patient types (eg adults, children, babies) several different configurations may also be required.
In different surgeries (eg, colonoscopy, gastrocamera, ultrasound endoscopy (EUS), ERCP), several different configurations may also be required.
Yet another technical problem solved by embodiments of the present disclosure is related to maintenance costs. When placing the camera head, it may be necessary to disassemble the entire colonoscope due to, for example, a defect in the objective lens, which causes high costs.
According to some embodiments, as a technical solution, an endoscope having a removable tip may be provided. The tip may be partially removable, for example with a permanent part and a removable part. The removable part of the tip can be removably connected or attached to the permanent part of the tip connected to the shaft, so that endoscopes with different configurations can be used with the same system It becomes. According to the endoscopic task, a removable part having an appropriate configuration is selected and connected to the shaft or the permanent part. After completion of the endoscopy, the removable part of the tip can be removed and another removable part having the same or different configuration can be connected to the permanent part or the shaft.
In some embodiments, the removable portion of the tip includes substantially the entire cross-section of the tip (eg, the entire distal surface of the tip). The overall cross-section of the tip probably excludes some openings or small parts (eg rings). In some of these embodiments, all channels and flows extending through the tip (e.g., optical fiber, power supply, water supply, data line for transferring images, working channel for sending devices) are: Consists of at least two parts. When the removable part is attached to the permanent part, the at least two parts can be connected. However, in other embodiments where the overall cross section is removable, there can be several materials or devices that can move only through the permanent part. The permanent part has one or more protrusions. The one or more protrusions extend through the removable portion.
In another embodiment, the entire cross section of the removable part is substantially partial with respect to the cross section of the tip, whereby at least one of the channels that have passed through the tip is not split, All are accommodated in the permanent part.
When the removable part is attached to the permanent part, all channels and flows divided between the permanent part and the removable part are securely connected, so that the instrument, material between the parts It will also be understood that there is no leakage of energy and that all data can be transferred continuously.
In some embodiments, the removable part can be securely attached to the permanent part, thereby ensuring that the removable part is not accidentally disconnected from the permanent part in the body. By providing the confirmation mechanism, it is possible to obtain further security means.
One technical effect of the embodiment of the present disclosure is that an endoscope having a detachable tip is obtained. As a result, in order to use an optimal endoscope configuration, apparatus, size, and the like when using various endoscopes, the medical staff can replace the distal end portion of the endoscope according to a necessary function. Thereafter, different removable parts can be used according to various needs, thereby eliminating the need to purchase and maintain multiple endoscopes for different applications. Thus, different removable parts can be configured differently, for example, image capture components, light sources or working channels can be placed at different positions on the removable part, thereby allowing a particular inspection object Adjustments to the body cavity or possible findings within the body cavity are possible. In other embodiments, the relative position between the image capture component and the light source may be different. In still other embodiments, different removable parts may include different types of cameras (eg, wavelength, lens assembly, sensor or other part, orientation, field of view or other parameters may be different). The light source can also vary from configuration to configuration in order to provide a type of light that is compatible with the sensitivity of the sensor used. Different removable parts can be configured for different patients, for example, the removable part can be manufactured in different sizes for adults, children or infants. Also, if a different field of view, a different field of view or different optical properties are required (eg, a 170 ° field of view may be used in some situations, while a 140 ° field of view for viewing smaller areas in detail) It is possible to use different removable parts in situations where
According to another technical effect, a disposable removable part is provided, which eliminates the need for sterilization or reprocessing and reduces the risk of contamination.
Yet another technical advantage of the present disclosure is that a removable portion is provided according to some embodiments. The removable part can be personalized for good results in a particular patient.
Yet another technical advantage of the present disclosure is a replaceable top according to some embodiments. With the replaceable upper part, it is only necessary to maintain a very small number of endoscope systems in the medical facility, thereby making it possible to use the most suitable endoscope for various endoscopic examinations, each patient, etc. Cost and maintenance can be reduced.
Referring now to FIG. 1, a semi-schematic diagram of an endoscopy system 100 is illustrated. System 100 may include an endoscope 102 having a removable tip (eg, an endoscope having a removable tip in FIGS. 3 and / or 4). An endoscope 102 having a removable tip can include a handle 104. An elongated shaft 106 extends from the handle 104. The elongate shaft 106 terminates with the tip 108. The tip portion 108 can be rotated via the bent portion 110. The handle 104 can be used to manipulate the elongate shaft 106 within the body cavity. The handle may include one or more knobs and / or switches 105. One or more knobs and / or switches 105 control the bend 110 and endoscopic functions (eg, fluid injection and inhalation). The handle 104 may further include one or more working channel openings that may function as an insertion port for a surgical instrument (eg, the working channel opening 112).
A utility tube 114 can connect between the handle 104 and the controller 116. Within the utility tube 114, one or more fluid channels and one or more electrical channels may be included. The electrical channel (s) may include at least one data cable and at least one power cable. The at least one data cable receives a visual signal (eg, a video signal) from a camera or cameras on the removable tip 102. The at least one power cable provides power to the camera and the separate illuminator.
The controller 116 may control power transfer to the removable tip 108 of the endoscope 102 (eg, power transfer for the camera and illuminator at the tip). The controller 116 may further control one or more fluids, liquids and / or suction pumps. The pump supplies a corresponding function to the endoscope 102. By connecting one or more input devices (eg, keyboard 118) to the controller 116, interaction between the controller and a human is possible. In another configuration (not shown), the input device (for example, keyboard) and the controller can be integrated in the same case.
Display 120 may be connected to controller 116. Display 120 is configured to display an image and / or video stream received from a camera of endoscope 102 having a removable tip. Display 120 may be further operable to display a user interface. The user interface allows a human operator to set various functions of the system 100.
Optionally, an image stream received from one or more cameras of endoscope 102 having a removable tip can be displayed on display 120. If the endoscope 102 with a removable tip includes multiple cameras, the images can be displayed on the display 120 in a side-by-side interchangeable manner or any other manner (ie, the operator Can manually switch ideographs from the different cameras). Alternatively, the video stream can be processed by the controller 116 into a single video frame. The single video frame may be panoramic or three-dimensional based on the overlap between the camera's fields of view or known coordinates obtained from, for example, a reference.
In another configuration (not shown), two or more displays can be connected to the controller 116. Each display displays the multi-camera endoscope from a different camera of the multi-camera endoscope.
Reference is now made to FIG. 2, which shows a perspective view of an endoscope having a removable tip.
The endoscope 200 may include an elongated shaft (not shown), a bent portion (not shown), and a distal end portion 201 that terminates with the endoscope. The bent portion enables the tip portion 201 to be rotated in different directions. The tip 201 can include a removable portion 202 and a permanent portion 207 connected along the line 203.
The removable portion 202 may include a capture device (eg, a camera or video camera 204) facing forward. The capture device may capture an image through a hole in the distal end surface 206 of the tip 201. A separate front illuminator 208 is optionally a light emitting diode (LED) and may be associated with a forward facing camera 204 to illuminate the camera's field of view through another hole in the distal end surface 206. Used. The LED may be a white light LED, an infrared light LED, a near infrared light LED, or an ultraviolet light LED. The light may be generated in the endoscope distal end portion 201 or may be generated from a remote position and transferred via, for example, an optical fiber. In some embodiments, the removable portion 202 can include more than one illuminator. The light may be generated within at least one of the two or more illuminators, and remotely generated light may be provided from at least one.
The forward fluid injector 210 can be used to clean at least one of the forward facing camera 204 and the separate forward illuminator 208. The forward fluid injector 210 may be positioned slightly above the distal end surface 206, allowing fluid to be injected from the side 210a onto the forward facing camera 204 and a separate forward illuminator 208. Become. The forward fluid injector 210 may be configured to inject fluid (eg, water, air and / or the like).
The distal end surface 206 can further include a hole defining a working channel 212. The working channel 212 can be a hollow tube and is configured to allow surgical instruments to be inserted and manipulated on a variety of tissues. For example, a small forceps can be inserted through the working channel 212 to remove the polyp or its sample for biopsy. In another embodiment, the working channel 212 can be used to aspirate and drain a variety of fluids and / or solids that are present in the body cavity and interfere with the examination. In some embodiments, the opening 212 can extend to the inner cylinder. The inner cylinder includes a part of the permanent part 207.
Path fluid injector 214 is defined by another hole in distal end surface 206. Path fluid injector 214 may be used to inflate and / or clean a body cavity into which endoscope 200 has been inserted. Inflation may be performed by passing air or another gas through the pathway fluid injector 214, which may be advantageous when the body cavity (eg, colon) is deflated or incapable of efficient examination. . The washing can be performed, for example, by injecting a liquid (for example, water or physiological saline) onto the region requiring washing of the body cavity. In addition, the pathway fluid infuser 214 (or a different tube (not shown)) can be used to aspirate and expel various liquids and / or solids that are present in the body cavity and interfere with the examination.
The permanent part 207 of the tip 201 may include a camera 216 that faces sideways. The camera 216 can capture an image through a hole in the cylindrical surface 205 of the permanent part 207 of the tip 201. Side illuminator 222 is optionally similar to front illuminator 208. A side illuminator 222 can be associated with the side-facing camera 216 and can be used to illuminate the field of view through another hole in the cylindrical surface 205. Side fluid injector 220 may be used to clean at least one of side-facing camera 216 and separate side illuminator 222. In order to avoid tissue damage when the cylindrical surface 205 of the permanent part 207 contacts the body cavity sidewall, a side fluid injector 220 and a side-facing camera 216 may be placed in a notch 218 in the cylindrical surface. it can. In this way, the side fluid injector 220 can be protruded significantly from the height of the cylindrical surface 205 while being raised from the recess 218. As the side fluid injector 220 is lifted in this way, fluid can be injected from the opening 220a onto the camera 216 facing sideways. In another configuration (not shown), one or more separate side illuminators may also be included in the recess so that fluid injected from the side fluid infuser is in the one or more separate It is possible to reach the side illuminator. In yet another configuration (not shown), the side-facing camera, the one or more side illuminators and the side fluid infuser are substantially aligned with the cylindrical surface of the tip instead of being disposed within the recess. Placed at the same height.
The tip 201 is divided into a detachable part 202 and a permanent part 207 shown in FIG. 2, but it is understood that this is only a schematic and intended for general illustration. Cameras, working channels, illumination channels, fluid injectors and other components can be removed between the removable portion 202 and the permanent portion 207 (as shown in the exemplary embodiment detailed below in connection with FIGS. 3-6). It is possible to divide in any other manner.
It will be appreciated that additional flexibility is provided that allows any of the capture device (eg, camera), working channel, illumination channel, and other components to be placed on the removable portion rather than on the permanent portion. . In such an arrangement, each removable part is configured and mounted together with the camera type and other devices and arrangement that are optimal for the task. However, some devices (e.g., higher quality and higher price cameras) may be placed on the permanent part, thereby making more efficient use of resources in multiple types of applications.
Referring now to FIG. 3, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a substantially entire cross-section showing the removable tip removed from the permanent part.
The state that the removable part 302 at the distal end of the endoscope is removed from the permanent part 307 is shown. The permanent part 307 is connected to a shaft (not shown).
The removable portion 302 may include one or more capture devices (eg, video camera 304), one or more light sources (eg, light source 328), or one or more fluid injectors (eg, 332 or 336).
One or more cables provide power to the camera 304 and image transfer from the camera 304 to the axis through the removable portion 302 within and through the elongated portion 308 protruding from the removable portion 302. Is called. When the removable portion 302 is connected to the permanent portion 307, the elongated portion 308 enters the corresponding recess 312 in the permanent portion 307. In some embodiments, the elongated portion 308 may terminate with a connector and the recess 312 includes a corresponding connector so that when the elongated portion 308 enters the recess 312, the two connectors connect to Alternatively, data flows between the endoscope and the camera 304. For example, a plug disposed at the end of the elongated portion 308 can enter a corresponding socket inside the recess 312. In another embodiment, the recess 312 can include a plug and the elongated portion 308 can include a socket.
Thus, an electrical signal or data can be sent from the shaft to the camera through the elongated portion 308 and the recess 312.
In some embodiments, the elongated portion 308 can protrude from the permanent portion 307 and the recess 312 can be disposed on the removable portion 302.
Removable portion 302 or permanent portion 307 may include one or more additional pairs of protrusions and corresponding channels that allow water or other fluids or liquids, optical fibers or any other material or device. It is understood that it is moved. Where the protrusions and corresponding channels are used for fluid or liquid movement, one or two of the protrusions and corresponding channels can be constructed by a gasket, whereby the fluid or liquid Can be sealed, and leakage from the gap between the removable part 302 and the permanent part 307 into the body or other part of the endoscope tip is avoided.
Permanent portion 307 may also include a hollow elongated portion 316. The hollow elongated portion 316 protrudes from the permanent portion 307 and includes a channel 320. When the removable portion 302 is connected to the permanent portion 307, the hollow elongate portion 316 is inserted into the corresponding channel 324 in the removable portion 202. The corresponding channel 324 extends through the entire length of the removable portion 302, thereby moving a surgical instrument (not shown) through the working channel to manipulate the surgical instrument on the patient body cavity. Is possible. The working channel extends from the shaft through the channel 320 of the hollow elongate portion 316 and through the channel 324 of the removable portion 302 to the distal surface 305 of the removable portion 302.
The removable portion 302 may also include one or more side-facing capture devices (eg, a camera 338), one or more light sources 340, or one or more fluid injectors 344. Utilities to the camera 338, light source 340 or injector 344 can be received from the same provisioning as the forward facing camera, light source and injector through corresponding tubes in the body of the removable portion 302 around the channel 324. Images captured by the camera 338 can also be sent through the same channel.
It will be appreciated that the removable portion 302 or the permanent portion 307 may further include a side-facing camera, light source or injector.
The removable portion 302 and the permanent portion 307 can be connected to any known mechanism (eg, locking mechanism, fastening mechanism, snap mechanism).
The removable part 302 or the permanent part 307 may be provided with a button 352 for releasing the connection. In order to determine whether or not the user's body cavity is damaged, the button 352 can be disposed in the recess so as not to protrude from the tip surface. In some embodiments, to avoid accidental disconnection, only when a corresponding command is sent from an external source (eg, controls on display 120 are simultaneously clicked to disconnect). Disconnection is possible only when converted to the required electrical or mechanical action.
In some embodiments, the permanent portion 307 may include a button or another sensitive region (eg, switch 348). Such a button or another sensitive area is also a button that can be contacted or pressed by the removable portion 302 only if the removable portion 302 is securely connected to the permanent portion 307. It can be electrically connected to an endoscope handle or controller to notify the endoscope operator that the part is securely connected. The notification may be a visual notification (eg, an icon on display 120). In some embodiments, an audio notification may also be provided as a warning to the operator when a disconnection occurs.
In some embodiments, there may be two levels or two connection mechanisms between the removable part and the permanent part 307. If a level or mechanism is released during use of the endoscope, the operator may receive a first warning, whereby the operator releases the removable part into the patient body cavity. Before, the endoscope can be removed or the situation corrected.
A person skilled in the art can include a part of the fiber in each of the removable part 302 and the permanent part 307 when the endoscope includes an optical fiber. The portion may include a corresponding lens to allow continuity between the fiber portions by light movement.
Referring now to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tip portion, which is substantially removable in its entire cross section, is attached to the permanent portion.
In FIG. 4, the removable portion 302 is completely connected to the permanent portion 307 so that the elongated portion 308 and hollow elongated portion 316 of FIG. 3 are inserted into the corresponding recess 312 and channel 324, respectively. . Electrical signals or energy as well as water or fluid can be sent through the permanent part 307 to the removable part 302 and the image captured by the camera can be returned and displayed to the operator.
Referring now to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the tip with a partial cross-section removable.
In FIG. 5, the distal surface 305 of the endoscope tip includes two parts. The first portion 305 ′ of the distal surface is a permanent portion 507 and the other portion 305 ″ is a removable portion 502. Thus, when the two parts are assembled, each cross section of the removable portion 502 includes a partial cross section of the tip. In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 5, the channel 320 ′ generally contained within the permanent portion 507 forms a working channel and reaches the distal surface through the permanent portion 507, thereby providing a device or other device. Can be sent.
The removable portion 502 may be equipped with a camera 304 or 338, a light source 328 or 340, or one or more fluid injectors 332, 336 or 344. These elements can be placed on the front or side of the removable portion 502 as needed. The camera, light source or fluid injector can be implemented as detailed in FIG. 3 above and can accept utilities.
The removable portion 502 can also include one or more elongated portions (eg, an elongated portion 308 'that fits within the recess 312' of the permanent portion 507). One or more of these elongate portions (eg, elongate portion 308 ′) can function as an anchoring mechanism for securing removable portion 502 within permanent portion 507. Alternatively or additionally, the one or more elongate portions (eg, elongate portion 308 ′) may remove electrical energy, fluid, liquid, optical fiber or other device or material 502 and / or surface 305 ′. 'And can be used to move between the endoscope handle and / or the console.
In order to ensure a complete and secure connection between the removable portion 502 and the permanent portion 507, the removable portion 502 can include a trapezoidal protrusion. The trapezoidal protrusion is fitted in the recess 544 of the permanent part 507. In another embodiment, the removable portion 502 can include a recess and the permanent portion 507 can include a protrusion.
Permanent portion 507 and removable portion 502 can be connected in any required manner as detailed above in connection with FIG.
Referring now to FIG. 6, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tip end portion, whose partial cross section is removable, is attached to the permanent portion.
When the detachable portion 502 is securely attached to the permanent portion 507, the first portion 305 ′ of the distal end of the tip that is part of the removable portion 502 and the distal portion that is part of the permanent portion 507 are distant. The second portion 305 ″ of the lateral plane is arranged on substantially the same plane, and there is almost no gap between them. As a result, the entire distal surface of the tip is formed mutually. When the detachable portion 502 and the permanent portion 507 are securely attached, a notification can be sent to the endoscope operator by pressing the switch 348 of FIG. By pressing the button 352, the removable part 502 and the permanent part 507 can be released with or without an external release command.
Once the removable portion 502 is securely attached to the permanent portion 507, utilities and devices can be routed through the working channel formed by the channel 320 'and routed through the elongated portion 308' in the permanent portion 507 and corresponding channels. .
The present disclosure is not limited to a single removable part, and various implementations can be designed, for example, two or more removable parts are used, modularity and flexibility according to each application type Is understood to increase further.
While several exemplary embodiments and configurations have been described above, those skilled in the art will recognize that certain modifications, substitutions, additions, and subcombinations are possible. Accordingly, the following appended claims are intended to be construed as including all such modifications, substitutions, additions, and sub-bonds within the true intent and scope.
In the description and claims of this application, the terms “including” and “having” are not necessarily limited to the member with which the term is associated, respectively.
An elongated shaft that terminates at the tip, wherein the tip is
A permanent part connected to the elongated shaft;
A removable part fixedly connectable to the permanent part, the removable part comprising at least one capture device and at least one light source;
Including an endoscope.
The endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the at least one capture device in the removable portion includes a camera facing forward.
The endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the at least one capture device in the removable portion includes a side-facing camera.
The endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the at least one capture device in the removable part includes a camera facing forward and a camera facing sideways.
The endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the permanent part includes at least one capture device.
The endoscope according to claim 5, wherein the at least one capture device in the permanent part includes a side-facing camera.
The endoscopy of claim 1, wherein the tip includes a distal surface, the permanent portion includes a portion of the distal surface, and the removable portion forms another portion of the distal surface. mirror.
The endoscope of claim 1, wherein the tip includes a distal surface, the distal surface being fully contained within the removable portion.
The permanent portion includes a hollow elongate portion protruding from the permanent portion, the removable portion includes a channel, and the channel is configured to continue the hollow elongate portion, thereby providing a surgical instrument. The endoscope according to claim 1, which provides a working channel as an insertion destination.
The removable portion includes a hollow elongated portion protruding from the removable portion, the permanent portion includes a channel, and the channel is configured to continue the hollow elongated portion, thereby providing a surgical instrument. The endoscope according to claim 1, which provides a working channel as a insertion destination.
The removable portion includes an elongated portion configured to pass a cable for electrical or data signals, the elongated portion terminates with a first connector, and the permanent portion is an electrical signal and / or data. The endoscope of claim 1, comprising a recess configured to send a signal, the recess including a second connector connectable to the first connector.
The detachable part includes a first optical fiber and a first lens, and the permanent part includes a second optical fiber and a second lens, whereby the first lens corresponds to the second lens. The endoscope according to claim 1, wherein light conversion is performed between the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber.
The permanent portion includes an elongated portion configured to pass a cable for electrical and / or data signals, the elongated portion terminates with a first connector, and the removable portion is an electrical signal or data The endoscope of claim 1, comprising a recess configured to send a signal, the recess including a second connector connectable to the first connector.
The endoscope according to claim 1, further comprising a switch on the permanent part, whereby the endoscope is operable only when the switch is pressed by the removable part.
The endoscope according to claim 14, wherein the switch state notification is displayed on a display device.
A removable portion of an endoscope tip, the removable portion including at least one capture device and at least one light source;
The removable part is connectable to a permanent part of the endoscope tip,
Detachable part.
The endoscope of claim 16, wherein the at least one capture device in the removable portion includes a forward facing capture device.
The endoscope of claim 17, wherein the at least one capture device within the removable portion includes a side-facing camera.
The endoscope of claim 17, wherein the at least one capture device in the removable portion includes a front facing camera and a side facing camera.
The removable portion of the endoscope tip according to claim 16, configured to form part of a distal surface of the endoscope tip.
The removable portion of the endoscope tip according to claim 16, configured to form the entire distal surface of the endoscope tip.
The removable portion includes a channel and is configured such that a hollow elongated portion protruding from the permanent portion is inserted into the channel, thereby providing a working channel into which a surgical instrument is inserted. The removable part of the endoscope front-end | tip of Claim 16.
The removable portion includes a hollow elongate portion projecting from the removable portion, the hollow elongate portion configured to be inserted into a channel in the permanent portion, whereby insertion of a surgical instrument The removable portion of the endoscope tip according to claim 16, wherein a previous working channel is provided.
The removable portion includes an elongate portion configured to pass a cable for electrical or data signals, the elongate portion terminating with the first connector and included in a recess in the permanent portion. The removable part of the endoscope tip according to claim 16, which is connectable to a connector of the endoscope.
The removable portion includes a recess configured to route a cable for electrical and / or data signals, the recess includes a connector, and the connector is disposed in an elongated portion protruding from the permanent portion. The removable part of the endoscope tip according to claim 16, which is connectable to a second connector.
The removable part is adapted to press a switch on the permanent part, so that the endoscope is operable only when the switch is pressed by the removable part. The removable part of the endoscope tip according to 16.
The removable part of the endoscope tip according to claim 16, which is configured for single use.
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