Endoscope with replaceable irrigation tube

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PATENT NO 5944654
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08748775

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An endoscope apparatus includes a handle assembly and an outer tube having a distal end and a proximal end, the latter being fixed to the handle assembly. The outer tube is provided with a groove in an outermost surface of the outer tube and extending lengthwise of the outer tube. The apparatus further includes an irrigation tube for disposal in the groove for conducting fluid in a direction from the proximal end to the distal end.

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VISTA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5451 AVENIDA ENCINAS SUITE A CARLSBAD CA 92008

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Crawford, John O Hopkinton, MA 10 2454

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