US Patent:
20110046441, Feb 24, 2011
Inventors:
Brent R. WILTSHIRE - Carlsbad CA, US
Richard C. EWERS - Fullerton CA, US
Rodney BRENNEMAN - San Juan Capistrano CA, US
Eugene CHEN - Carlsbad CA, US
Vahid SAADAT - Atherton CA, US
Assignee:
USGI MEDICAL, INC. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 1/00
Abstract:
Systems, devices and methods are provided for endoscopic procedures involving tissue manipulations beyond the capabilities of traditional endoscopic instruments. Embodiments of the systems include an elongated main body having a scope therethrough. Some embodiments of the systems include an elongated main body which is rigidizable and/or torque transmitting to improve manipulation through passageways in the body.