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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2009
Filed:
May. 16, 2003
David Stefanchik, Morrow, OH (US);
Duane A. Linenkugel, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Gregory J. Bakos, Mason, OH (US);
Omar J. Vakharia, Mason, OH (US);
James A. Craft, Lexington, KY (US);
Kurt R. Bally, Lebanon, OH (US);
David Stefanchik, Morrow, OH (US);
Duane A. Linenkugel, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Gregory J. Bakos, Mason, OH (US);
Omar J. Vakharia, Mason, OH (US);
James A. Craft, Lexington, KY (US);
Kurt R. Bally, Lebanon, OH (US);
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A guide system for use with an endoscope, and a method of use is disclosed. The guide system can include a track, in the form of a rail, and a mating member for engaging the rail. The guide system can also include an accessory, such as an accessory guide tube through which a medical instrument can be carried external of the endoscope. An end cap can be provided to support the track relative to the distal end of the endoscope.