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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2004
Benny Greenburg, Hod Hasharon, IL;
Danny Belcher, Ramat Gan, IL;
Gil Griefner, Ramat Gan, IL;
Heinrich Becker, Schriesheim, DE;
Benny Greenburg, Hod Hasharon, IL;
Danny Belcher, Ramat Gan, IL;
Gil Griefner, Ramat Gan, IL;
Heinrich Becker, Schriesheim, DE;
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.