Method and apparatus for hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy

A technology of endometrium and hysteroscopy, which is applied in the direction of drug equipment, other medical equipment, applications, etc., can solve the problems of cost, patient prolongation of endometrial sampling procedure time, inconvenience, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-04
ENDOSEE CORP
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Repeated insertion and removal of multiple instruments in the patient's uterine cavity may be uncomfortable for the patient and / or may prolong completion of hysteroscopy and intrauterine compared to performing both procedures without repeated insertion and removal of different instruments. Time Required for Membrane Sampling Procedure
Also, this use of multiple instruments for the same examination / biopsy procedure requires the expense and inconvenience of purchasing, storing and sterilizing these instruments

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[0075]A detailed description of examples of preferred embodiments is provided below. While a few embodiments have been described, it should be understood that the novel subject matter described in this patent specification is not limited to any one or combination of embodiments described herein, but encompasses numerous variations, modifications, and equivalents. Additionally, although numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding, some embodiments can be practiced without some or all of these details. Additionally, for the purpose of clarity, certain technical material that is known in the related arts has not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily misleading the novel subject matter described herein. It should be clear that individual features of one or more of the embodiments described herein can be used in combination with features or other described embodiments. Additionally, like reference nume...

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Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims the benefit of each of the following applications and each of the following applications is incorporated herein by reference: [0003] International Patent Application No. PCT / US11 / 51982 filed September 16, 2011; [0004] U.S. Serial No. 12 / 911,297 filed October 25, 2010; [0005] U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 539,736 filed September 27, 2011; [0006] U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 544,280 filed October 7, 2011; [0007] U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 550,391 filed October 22, 2011; [0008] U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 555,470, filed November 3, 2011; [0009] U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 556,167 filed November 4, 2011; [0010] U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 570,816 filed December 14, 2011; [0011] U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 599,981 filed February 17, 2012; [0012] U.S. Provisional Applica...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B1/045
CPCA61B10/04A61B1/015A61B1/0008A61B10/0275A61B10/0291A61B1/00096A61B1/303A61B1/00016A61B1/00034A61B1/0005A61B1/00052A61B1/00087A61B1/00091A61B1/00094A61B1/00101A61B1/00103A61B1/00105A61B1/00108A61B1/00124A61B1/00179A61B1/018A61B1/053A61B1/0607A61B1/0676A61B1/0684A61B1/126A61M2210/1433A61B2017/00221A61B1/05A61B2090/309A61B34/25A61B90/361A61B2090/372A61B1/00066A61B1/00128A61B1/045A61B1/00042
Inventor 欧阳晓龙保罗·D·因德曼罗伯特·K·德克曼王士平
Owner ENDOSEE CORP
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