Retractable wipe for cleaning endoscopic surgical devices
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May 7, 1996
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Jul 26, 1994
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Jul 26, 1994
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A retractable wipe is disclosed for cleaning the lens at the forward end of an endoscope while it is inside the body cavity during endoscopic surgery and a method for using the retractable wipe in such a capacity. The retractable wipe allows for the wiping element of a wiping device to be in a protected, retracted position during entry into the surgical area and then provides for the wiping element to be extended for use once inside the surgical area. While the invention is useful in several types of endoscopic surgery. It is especially useful in ophthalmic surgery. The device may be made in various sizes, so that it will fit in the small incisions used in ophthaimic surgery. The invention is also especially useful in laparoscopic surgery. Due to the abundance of fat and other bodily materials in the abdominal area, which tend to foul the endoscope and frequent endoscope cleaning is required to maintain a clear view of the surgical view.
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