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Imaging devices and related methods

An imaging and imager technology, applied in the preparation and use of the above systems and devices, endoscopic medical devices with enhanced visualization, and the fields of medical systems and devices, which can solve problems such as incompatibility, large imagers, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-08-01
BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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However, driving larger loads can result in larger imagers, which may not be suitable for endoscopes used in small diameter anatomies

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[0022] overview

[0023] The present disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of using the medical devices. Portions of medical devices may be used to capture images of a patient's body during medical procedures. The medical device may also include components to process signals from the imaging components of the medical device to provide a digital image.

[0024] Reference will now be made in detail to certain aspects of the disclosure, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference symbols will refer to the same or like parts throughout the drawings. The term "distal" refers to the part of the device that is furthest from the user when it is introduced into the target. In contrast, the term "proximal" refers to the portion of the device that is closest to the user when placed within the object.

[0025] exemplary embodiment

[0026] figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of a medical imaging system 10...

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According to aspects of the present disclosure, an imaging medical device may include an elongated member having a proximal end, and distal end having an imaging component configured to transmit an analog imaging signal. The assembly also may include a proximal member having a distal end connected to the proximal end of the elongated member. The proximal end may be configured to receive a degraded analog imaging signal based on the analog signal and transmit an amplified analog imaging signal based on the degraded analog imaging signal. The analog imaging signal transmitted by the imaging component may be degraded during transmission to the proximal member to become the degraded analog imaging signal. The assembly also may include a signal processor in electronic communication with the proximal member and configured to receive and process the amplified analog imaging signal and generate a digital signal based on the amplified analog signal.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 62 / 094,733, filed December 19, 2014, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to medical systems and devices. In particular, exemplary embodiments relate to endoscopic medical devices that enhance visualization. Embodiments of the present disclosure also encompass methods of making and using the systems and devices described above. Background technique [0004] Medical devices are often inserted into the human body to perform therapeutic or diagnostic procedures in a patient. An example of such a device is an endoscope, which is a flexible instrument that is introduced into the human body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Typically, an endoscopic device is inserted into the body through an opening (natural opening or incision) and deliver...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B1/005A61B1/05A61B1/06A61B5/00
CPCA61B1/00009A61B1/00016A61B1/00045A61B1/00066A61B1/0052A61B1/05A61B1/0676A61B5/7225
Inventor 拉塞尔·P·德雷歇保罗·D·阿奎利诺
Owner BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC