Device for obstruction removal with specific tip structure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8353860
APP PUB NO 20060173244A1
SERIAL NO

11241829

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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.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Mark L Sandy, US 96 16330
Banik, Michael S Bolton, US 76 16772
Boulais, Dennis R Danielson, US 68 10434
Brenner, Laurence D Boylston, US 18 1480
Couvillon,, Jr Lucien A Concord, US 3 304
Hoffman, David W Concord, US 23 2028
Hovey, Donald C Sherborn, US 9 1170
Maseda, Luis J Natick, US 20 2744
O'Connor, John P Andover, US 44 2074
Rowland, Christopher Hopkinton, US 11 1396
Shaw, William J Cambridge, US 57 13994
Turturro, Vincent Bolton, US 45 5216

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