Digital endoscope

A rigid scope comprising a head portion 1 for releasable attachment to a rigid sigmoidoscope, a single use lumened manifold (22 Fig 2) and an articulated handle 2. Preferably the handle has a ball and socket joint and is lockable 5 in a fixed position. Within the lumened manifold may be a channel in...

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Main Authors Robin Crossley, Jeremy Paul Gardner, Fareed Iqbal, Gillian Gode-Cruz
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.04.2020
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A rigid scope comprising a head portion 1 for releasable attachment to a rigid sigmoidoscope, a single use lumened manifold (22 Fig 2) and an articulated handle 2. Preferably the handle has a ball and socket joint and is lockable 5 in a fixed position. Within the lumened manifold may be a channel in which could be located a camera, biopsy forceps, source of pressurized gas (e.g. air), a flatus tube, cauterizing coil or light source. The scope may also have a bellows and air filter system. A biopsy port 10 may be located on the head portion. In use the scope is for single handed use to view the anus, rectum and distal sigmoid colon in people with anorectal symptoms. Also claimed in a single use lumened manifold for use with the scope and methods of treatment and diagnosis using the scope.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB20180016514