34 results about "Endoscopy procedure" patented technology

In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.

A method of fusing or welding bone in vivo and in a fluid medium, comprising: harvesting a piece of autologous implant bone; treating the implant bone and / or a receiving bone to expose organic component; treating the implant bone and / or the receiving bone by de-fatting; combining the implant bone with other compounds to create an interfacing agent; adding the interfacing agent between receiving bone segments to be fused or welded; and fusing or welding in vivo, in a fluid medium, utilizing electromagnetic energy.

A method of and compositions for fusing or welding bones in vivo and in a fluid medium wherein an implant bone is provided, the implant bone and / or a receiving bone is treated to expose organic component and to de-fat, an interfacing agent is added between receiving bone segments to be fused or welded, and the implant and receiving bone are fused or welded in vivo, in a fluid medium, utilizing electromagnetic energy. The interfacing agent may include collagen, a hydrophilic polymer and a therapeutic agent.

A method of and compositions for fusing or welding bones in vivo and in a fluid medium wherein an implant bone is provided, the implant bone and / or a receiving bone is treated to expose organic component and to de-fat, an interfacing agent is added between receiving bone segments to be fused or welded, and the implant and receiving bone are fused or welded in vivo, in a fluid medium, utilizing electromagnetic energy. The interfacing agent may include collagen, a hydrophilic polymer and a therapeutic agent.

The present invention provides an adaptor that is suitable for attachment to an endoscopic device for delivery of a secondary gas. The adaptor generally comprises an adaptor body with first and second fluid transport components and can include a gas inlet on one of the fluid transport components suitable for attachment to a secondary gas source. A sealing member can be included to prevent leakage of any fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) that is transported through channels extending through the fluid transport components. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source in an endoscopy procedure.

A method of fusing or welding bone in vivo and in a fluid medium, comprising: harvesting a piece of autologous implant bone; treating the implant bone and / or a receiving bone to expose organic component; treating the implant bone and / or the receiving bone by de-fatting; combining the implant bone with other compounds to create an interfacing agent; adding the interfacing agent between receiving bone segments to be fused or welded; and fusing or welding in vivo, in a fluid medium, utilizing electromagnetic energy.

A pressure monitoring device is provided for use with a tool such as a medical endoscope. The device includes a housing which is fluidically coupled with an internal volume of the endoscope. A pump isused to change the pressure inside the device housing and endoscope, thereby establishing a pressure differential from the ambient environment. During an endoscopy procedure, the pressure inside thedevice housing is monitored, and a change in pressure exceeding a predefined limit causes an alarm signal indicating a leak has occurred in the endoscope. The device housing may be directly mounted tothe endoscope, located remotely and connected with a coupling tube, or integrated with an accessory device connected to the endoscope. The pump may be integrated internally to the device housing, orit may be a separate external pump which is connected to the housing. The pressure differential may be positive or negative relative to ambient.

[Subjects] To provide a biliary tract drainage tube in which both an external drainage tube and an internal drainage tube can be installed in a single endoscopic procedure.[Method to Solve]A biliary tract drainage tube used to drain a biliary tract is provided with long external drainage tube 2 and internal drainage tube 3 that is provided on the tip of the external drainage tube so as to be separable from the external drainage tube. Both external drainage tube 2 and internal drainage tube 3 are placed in biliary tract Cd. Since internal drainage tube 3 can be left behind in the biliary tract by removing external drainage tube 2, another endoscopic procedure is not required when switching from external drainage tube 2 to internal drainage tube 3, and the burden placed on the patient can be lessened.

The present invention provides an adaptor that is suitable for attachment to an endoscopic device for delivery of a secondary gas. The adaptor can comprise a substantially cylindrical body with a two, opposing closed ends, two fluid transport channels extending through the cylindrical body and opening at the closed ends, and an inlet port extending outward from the cylindrical body and being in fluid connection with one of the fluid transport channels. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source in an endoscopy procedure.

Systems and methods are provided for delivering consistent high quality, cost efficient results in fixed or mobile endoscopy facilities, without requiring the continuous real-time involvement of a fellowship trained gastroenterologist, by integrating patient specific information into decision support systems and AI / machine learning systems employed during the planning and examination phases of the endoscopy procedure.

The invention describes a portable peripheral control device (1) for simulating an endoscopy procedure, configured for connection to a computer (C), and comprising a mounting element (2) and a control lever (6), which controls The rod is constrained to the mounting element (2) and reproduces the handle of a medical flexible endoscope; the control rod (2) has a plurality of actuating means (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 9, "a", 8e, 8f) , these actuating devices replicate the corresponding actuating devices presented by the handle of the medical flexible endoscope; the peripheral control device (1) includes a motion device (10), the motion device is configured to simulate the tubular shape of the flexible endoscope movement of the element, and is configured to convert at least one actuation of the lever (6) into an electrical signal "s1" indicative of this actuation; the peripheral control device (1) is configured to convert the actuation means (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 9) at least one actuation is converted into an electrical signal "s2" representing the actuation, and is configured to convert the motion of the movement device (10) into an electrical signal "s3" representing the motion; peripheral The control device comprises at least one output means (31, 32, 33) for the electrical signals "s1", "s2", "s3".

[Subjects] To provide a biliary tract drainage tube in which both an external drainage tube and an internal drainage tube can be installed in a single endoscopic procedure.[Method to Solve]A biliary tract drainage tube used to drain a biliary tract is provided with long external drainage tube 2 and internal drainage tube 3 that is provided on the tip of the external drainage tube so as to be separable from the external drainage tube. Both external drainage tube 2 and internal drainage tube 3 are placed in biliary tract Cd. Since internal drainage tube 3 can be left behind in the biliary tract by removing external drainage tube 2, another endoscopic procedure is not required when switching from external drainage tube 2 to internal drainage tube 3, and the burden placed on the patient can be lessened.

A GRAS list chemical composition (containing only GRAS list approved ingredients) including a water-based bowel cleansing solution (either in concentrate form or diluted form) to clean a gastrointestinal (GI) tract before and / or during performance of an endoscopy procedure such as a colonoscopy, enteroscopy, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and small bowel capsule endoscopy, for example. The GRAS list bowel cleansing chemical composition includes at least one of a chemical composition as a liquid, tablet or powder concentrate that can be added to sterile water or other solution by the end-user to make the chemical composition solution; and a pre-mixed chemical composition solution diluted in up to 1000 ml of sterile water.

A surgical instrument particular suited to endoscopic use is disclosed. Various embodiments include an end effector that is sized to be inserted through a trocar. An elongated shaft assembly is coupled to the end effector and a control handle. The elongated shaft assembly has a distal portion that is adjacent to said the effector for insertion into the trocar. The elongated shaft assembly furtherhas a proximal portion that is remote from the distal portion such that the proximal portion protrudes from the trocar when the end effector and distal portion are inserted therethrough. The control handle is articulatably coupled to the proximal portion of said elongated shaft assembly to enable the surgeon to move the handle portion to a more ergonomically comfortable position while carrying out the endoscopic procedure. Various articulation joint embodiments and locking arrangements are disclosed.