A component (14) for a medical instrument includes a shaft (15), a transmission device (16), which is movable in the shaft (15), for transmitting a force from a manipulation device (18) coupled to the proximal end of the component (14) to a tool (13) at the distal end of the component (14), an abutment surface (86) on the shaft (15), and an abutment surface (36) on the transmission device (16). The abutment surface (86) of the shaft (15) and the abutment surface (36) of the transmission device (16) are arranged such that a mechanical contact between the abutment surface (36) of the transmission device (16) and the abutment surface (86) of the shaft (15) limits a movement of the transmission device (16) relative to the shaft (15) in the proximal direction.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Surgical instruments and apparatus for medical, [ dental ] or veterinary use; [ endoscopes and endoscopic devices for medical and surgical purposes; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; ] surgical suture;
[ orthopedic articles, namely, splints, orthopedic supports, orthopedic support bandages; orthopedic aids, namely, orthopedic cushions, orthopedic soles, ] and medical apparatus and instruments for use in orthopedic surgery; [ artificial implants, namely, orthopedic joint implants made of artificial materials; ] surgical cutlery; [ knives for surgical purposes; ] pliers for use in the surgical and medical fields [ Printed matters, namely, pamphlets, manuals, books, flyers, catalogs, brochures, information sheets and flyers, newsletters, prospectuses, booklets, printed periodicals, and magazines in the field of endoscopy and medical technology; printed teaching materials in the field of endoscopy and medical technology ]
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Photographic, movie, optical, weighing, measuring, signal, control, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic imaging equipment for cameras, namely, computer hardware, software and peripherals for controlling and operating the cameras and said equipment, as well as for training users on the use of the electronic imaging equipment, and optical filters, optical fibers, fiber optic cables, electronic light regulators, and light-emitting diodes; [ measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers, namely, endoscopic instruments and apparatus used for industrial purposes; optical devices, enhancers and correctors, namely, lenses for cameras, filters for optical devices, borescopes; ] apparatus for recording, reproduction of sound and image carriers, namely, video cameras, particularly CCU-cameras; documentation units for endoscopy, namely, blank magnetic data carriers and blank optical data carriers; [ endoscopes and endoscopic equipment for industrial purposes; ] component parts and fittings for all aforesaid goods, included in this class [ ; industrial endoscopes, not for medical use; video cameras ] [ Surgical instruments and apparatus, except for surgical aspirators and surgical suction apparatus; ] medical, [ dental ] and veterinary instruments and apparatus, namely, medical electronic imaging equipment composed of video cameras, camera heads, monitors, computer hardware and software for operating said equipment, hubs for camera heads, video-endoscopes and for controlling light sources and images, except for use with surgical aspirators and surgical suction apparatus; [ endoscopes and endoscopic equipment for medical and surgical purposes; ] diagnostic apparatus and devices, namely, endoscopic medical imaging diagnostic apparatus; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class [ Lighting installations and apparatus, namely, lamps ]
An eyepiece includes a focusing apparatus for positioning the area perceived as in focus by the relaxed human eye and for correcting axial ametropia of an eye of a user of the eyepiece and a correction apparatus for adjustable correction of an astigmatism of an eye of a user of the eyepiece.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
A medical manipulator (10A) comprises: a manipulator body (11A) that has a handle (14); a drive unit (22) that can be detachably attached to the handle (14); and an attachment limiting mechanism (70) that is provided to the handle (14). When the number of times that the drive unit (22) has been attached to and detached from the handle (14) reaches a set number, the attachment limiting mechanism (70) prevents the mounting of the drive unit (22) to the handle (14) The attachment limiting mechanism (70) has a counting mechanism (112) and a stopper (80). The counting mechanism (112) counts the number of times that the drive unit (22) is attached and detached. When the count reaches a set number, the stopper (80) is made to protrude into a mounting hole (33) in the handle (14) so as to prevent the insertion of the drive unit (22) into the mounting hole (33).
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A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A slip ring mechanism (96) for a medical manipulator (10), said slip ring mechanism (96) comprising: a rotating rod (98) that rotates together with a drive shaft (66); rotating terminals (116a, 116b) that are positioned so as to be coaxial to the rotating rod (98); conductive members (118a, 118b) that contact the rotating terminals (116a, 116b) and are electrically connected to an end effector (12); holding members (120a, 120b) that hold the conductive members (118a, 118b) such that the conductive members (118a, 118b) are sandwiched between the holding members (120a, 120b) and the rotating terminals (116a, 116b); and contact terminals (104a, 104b) that contact the rotating terminals (116a, 116b) so as to be capable of rotating and sliding relative thereto.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
A switch mechanism (66) for a medical manipulator, said switch mechanism (66) comprising a moveable switching operation part (28), moving-side contacts (94, 96) provided to the switching operation part (28), and fixed-side contacts (102, 106) capable of contacting the moving-side contacts (94, 96). At least the electrical-contact sections of the moving-side contacts (94, 96) and of the fixed-side contacts (102, 106) are formed from a corrosion-resistant material.
A medical manipulator (10A) comprises: a manipulator body (11A) that has a handle (14); a drive unit (22) that can be detachably attached to the handle (14) and has a drive source (20); a guide mechanism (55) that guides the movement of the drive unit (22) when the drive unit (22) is attached to or detached from the handle (14); a motive force-transmitting coupling (69) that has a driving member (50) and a driven member (70), and transmits the drive force from the drive source (20) to the handle (14) side; and an electrical connection mechanism (80) that electrically connects the handle (14) and the drive unit (22) when the drive unit (22) is mounted to the handle (14).
A medical manipulator (10A) wherein a first section (11A) provided with a driven coupling (70) is detachably attached to a second section (22) provided with a driving coupling (50) that includes a drive source (20) and is driven by the drive source (20). The driving coupling (50) and the driven coupling (70) are fitted to each other to transmit the drive force from the drive source (20) to a tip-end operation part (18, 132). In at least one coupling among the driving coupling (50) and the driven coupling (70), tooth ends (76) on the side where the fitting of the driving coupling (50) and the driven coupling (70) begins when the first section (11A) and the second section (22) are connected become thinner towards the axial-direction end surface (76b).
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
12.
BRAKE RELEASE MECHANISM AND MEDICAL MANIPULATOR PROVIDED WITH SAME
This medical manipulator (10) is provided with a brake release mechanism (136). The brake release mechanism (136) is provided with a release button (202) which is provided on a tilt wheel (26), and a lever mechanism (204) which has at least one portion arranged on the inside of the tilt wheel (26) and which is pressed when the release button (202) moves inwards. By the action of the lever mechanism (204) when the release button (202) is operated, braking by a brake mechanism (134) is released.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
B25J 3/00 - Manipulators of leader-follower type, i.e. both controlling unit and controlled unit perform corresponding spatial movements
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
13.
BRAKE MECHANISM AND MEDICAL MANIPULATOR PROVIDED WITH SAME
This medical manipulator (10) is provided with a brake mechanism (134). The brake mechanism (134) is provided with a brake rotor (174) and a brake shoe (176) which can contact the outer periphery of the brake rotor (174). On the outer periphery of the brake rotor (174), a first gear (175A) is provided along the circumference. On the portion of the brake shoe (176) which is opposite of the outer periphery of the brake rotor (174), a second gear (175B) is provided which can mesh with the first gear (175A).
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
B25J 1/00 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
14.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING 2D IMAGES TO 3D IMAGES
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (Taiwan, Province of China)
KARL STORZ GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
Angot, Ludovic
Huang, Wei-Jia
Wu, Chun-Te
Ho, Chia-Hang
Abstract
A method of converting 2D images to 3D images and system thereof is provided. According to one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a plurality of 2D images from an imaging device; obtaining motion parameters from a sensor associated with the imaging device; selecting at least two 2D images from the plurality of 2D images based on the motion parameters; determining a depth map based on the selected 2D images and the motion parameters corresponding to the selected 2D images; and generating a 3D image based on the depth map and one of the plurality of 2D images.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
15.
MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, AND METHOD FOR PIVOTING SUCH A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT
A medical instrument (1) for guiding a tool in an operating space comprises a shaft (2), which has a first shaft segment (20, 21, 22) and a second shaft segment (20, 21, 22) connected to one another in an articulated manner (3, 3A, 3B), and an adjustment element (5, 5A), which is arranged so as to be longitudnally movable on one of first shaft segment and second shaft segment (20, 21, 22) and adjustable along an adjustment direction (V), in order to pivot the first shaft segment (20, 21, 22) and the second shaft segment (20, 21, 22) relative to each other. Furthermore, a connection element (4, 4A, 4B) is provided, which is connected in an articulated manner to the adjustment element (5, 5A) via a first hinge connection (40, 40A, 40B, 41, 41A, 41B, 42) and is connected in an articulated manner to the other of the first and second shaft segments (20, 21, 22) via a second hinge connection (40, 40A, 40B, 41, 41A, 41B, 42), in such a way that, by adjusting the adjustment element (5, 5A, 5B) along the adjustment direction (V), the first shaft segment (20, 21, 22) and the second shaft segment (20, 21, 22) are pivotable relative to each other. In this way, a medical instrument (1) is made available that is easy to handle and at the same time permits advantageous force support.
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A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
A hand operated endoscope for medical purposes, the endoscope including a separate, modular unit consisting of a camera system with an associate lens system, light source and a transmission system. This unsterilized modular unit can be used in a sterilized housing.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
17.
ROTATIONAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ROTATING AN ENDOSCOPE
The invention relates to a rotational device for rotating an endoscope (1) with a control element (13) for moving a movable assembly (11) of the endoscope (1), comprising a rotatable assembly to which an endoscope can be connected, a fixed assembly, relative to which said rotatable assembly (60) can be rotated, a first drive device (63) for rotating the rotatable assembly relative to the fixed assembly (61), in order to cause a shaft (10) of an endoscope (1), which is connected to the rotatable assembly (60), to rotate about a longitudinal axis (L) of the endoscope (1), and a second drive device (64) for moving a control element (13) of the endoscope (1), which is connected to the rotatable assembly (60), relative to the shaft (10) of the endoscope in order to move a movable assembly (11) of the endoscope (1) by means of the control element (13).
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
18.
ROTATIONAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ROTATING AN ENDOSCOPE
The invention relates to a rotational device (6) for rotating an endoscope (1), comprising a fixed assembly (61), a rotatable assembly (60) having a distal coupling device (600) for coupling with an endoscope (1), a drive device which is designed to cause the distal coupling device (600) to rotate in order to rotate an endoscope (1) connected to the distal coupling device (600), a proximal coupling device (610) on the fixed assembly (61) for coupling with a camera device (2), and an optical system (63) for transmitting light from the distal coupling device (600) to the proximal coupling device. (610).
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
This medical manipulator (10) is provided with: an opening/closing drive transmission unit (80) that transmits driving force for an opening/closing operation to a tip operation section (14) from a handle (16) side; and a rotary driving transmission unit (132) that transmits rotary force for a rolling operation to the tip operation section (14) from the handle (16). The rotary driving transmission unit (132) has: a rolling drive transmission tube (130) disposed rotatably within a shaft (18); a bevel gear (86) provided to the joint (17) between the shaft (18) and the tip operation section (14); and a rotating sleeve (56) that meshes with the bevel gear (86). A pull-wire (70) having flexibility and configuring a portion of the opening/closing drive transmission unit (80) extends through the inside of the joint (17) to the inside of the tip operation section (14).
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This medical manipulator (10) is provided with a distal-end moving section (14) comprising an end effector (12). The distal-end moving section (14) includes a rotating sleeve (56) (a distal-end rotator) which is able to rotate integrally with the end effector (12) about a roll axis and has a hollow cylindrical portion, and a distal-end fulcrum block (58) (rotary support cylinder) which is provided so as to be able to change orientation in relation to the axial direction of a shaft (18) and rotatably supports the rotating sleeve (56) at an inner peripheral section. A part of an opening/closing driving transmission section (80) (actuating means (21)) for transmitting an opening/closing driving force to the end effector (12) is disposed inside of the distal-end moving section (14).
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
This manipulator (10) is provided with: a shaft (16); a tip operation section (14) having a gripper (12); and a handle (18) that causes the operation of the gripper (12). The tip operation section (14) is provided with: a bowing section (34) that is provided between the gripper (12) and the shaft (16) and that causes the tip operation section (14) to bow in a direction differing from the axial direction of the shaft (16) by means of a bending-direction operating force transmitted from the handle (18); and a hollow tube (82) that is provided to a position overlapping the bowing section (34), can bow following the bowing section (34), and transmits to the gripper (12) operating force transmitted from the handle (18) in the rotational direction rotating centered on the axis of the gripper (12), thus being able to unlimitedly rotate the gripper (12).
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
B25J 3/00 - Manipulators of leader-follower type, i.e. both controlling unit and controlled unit perform corresponding spatial movements
An endoscope (10), with a viewing direction (21, 22) that is pivotable relative to the endoscope (10), comprises an illumination beam path (70), for transmitting illumination light, and a plurality of reflecting surfaces (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56), for reflecting illumination light, wherein the reflecting surfaces (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56), in relation to the intended light propagation direction (71, 72, 73) of illumination light in the illumination beam path (70), are arranged at least partly alongside one another in the illumination beam path (70).
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A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
An endoscope (10) with adjustable illumination direction (21, 22) comprises a reflecting surface (52) for reflecting illumination light for illuminating an object viewed by means of the endoscope (10), wherein the reflecting surface (52) is movable, in order to adjust the illumination direction (21, 22).
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
24.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HF SURGICAL ARRANGEMENT
The invention relates to a method for operating a HF surgical arrangement for removing pathological tissue in hollow organs of a patients, e.g. of polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, by HF surgery, the HF surgical arrangement comprising a HF surgical device (5) having a HF generator (18) for generating the respective required HF current and a bipolar loop (103) which has two loop sections (104, 105) that are insulated from each other and that can be brought into electrical contact with the tissue, the HF generator (18) having a first (15) and a second output (14) of opposing polarity. The invention is characterized in that, when operated in a bipolar mode, one of the outputs (14, 15) is connected to one loop section (104, 105) and, when operated in a monopolar mode, the first output (15) is connected to a neutral electrode (17) that can be attached to the patient and the second output (14) is connected to at least one loop section (104, 105). A monopolar mode is chosen at least temporarily, wherein only one of the loop sections (104 or 105) is connected to the second output (14). The invention further relates to a device for operating a HF surgical arrangement.
The invention relates to a medical instrument having a hollow shaft (2), at the proximal end of which a handle (3) comprising at least two grip parts (3a, 3b) are arranged and at the distal end of which a tool tip (6), which has a tool (7) comprising at least two mouth parts (7a, 7b) and angled transversally to the instrument longitudinal axis (8), can be fixed by way of a coupling mechanism (5), wherein at least one mouth part (7b) of the tool (7) can be pivoted with respect to the at least one other mouth part (7a) of the tool (7) for opening and closing by way of an adjustably designed grip part (3b) of the handle (3), and the at least one pivotable mouth part (7b) and the corresponding grip part (3b) of the handle (3) used to pivot the mouth part (7b) are operatively connected to each other by way of a tractive/push rod (9) mounted axially displaceably in the hollow shaft (2).
The invention relates to an endoscope comprising an optical endoscope element that can be introduced into a cavity and comprises a light transmission system for transmitting light for illuminating an object field arranged in the cavity, and an optical image transmission system for transmitting an image of the object field. The endoscope also comprises a camera module provided with an electronic image recorder for recording the image of the object field, and a light supply for supplying light. The optical endoscope element and the camera module are detachably connected to a coupling point and are connected to each other in such a way that they can rotate about a rotational axis. An axial channel is provided in the region of the coupling point, for transmitting the image of the object field from the optical endoscope element to the camera module and for transmitting the light from the camera module to the optical endoscope element. In this way, when the optical endoscope element is turned, the image can easily be kept upright. The invention also relates to an optical endoscope element, a camera module, and a coupling.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
The invention relates to a bipolar coagulation instrument, having a hollow shaft (1) configured as a suction or rinsing tube and having two electrodes (3, 4) electrically insulated against each other, which project over the distal end of the shaft (1). In order to create a bipolar coagulation instrument that ensures effective suction/rinsing performance while having a simple design, the invention provides that the hollow shaft (1) is made of two electrically conductive tubes (5, 7) disposed coaxially on top of each other, which can be electrically insulated against each other and toward the outside, wherein the tubes (5, 7) form the electrodes (3, 4).
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
The present invention relates to a video system for viewing an object on a body, including an endoscopic lens for capturing an image, an endoscopic camera head attached to the endoscopic lens for transmitting the image, and a camera control unit attached to the endoscopic camera head for receiving the transmitted image. The endoscopic lens has a field of view, where the object is within the field of view. The endoscopic camera lens has a depth of field between approximately 10mm and approximately 15 mm. The system also has an arm attached to the endoscopic lens for holding the endoscopic lens between approximately 180mm and approximately 220 mm away from the surgical field. The magnified image is conveniently seen on large high definition screen.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
29.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CENTRALLY MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE DEVICE
An apparatus is disclosed for controlling and/or monitoring at least one device during a medical intervention in order to be able to use a generally available database of predetermined device configurations and parameters during medical interventions. Said apparatus comprises at least one control unit for controlling and/or monitoring the at least one device and at least one display unit for displaying data. Intervention-specific data is accessible which encompasses at least data on the parameter values that are to be set in the at least one device during a predefined intervention. Furthermore, the parameter values are predetermined at least in part regardless of the user, the parameter values can be requested by a user in order to be displayed by means of the display unit, and a confirmation element is provided, the predetermined parameter values being adopted for the at least one device by actuating said confirmation element.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
An endoscope has a shaft housing a lighting and an image transmission system and said endoscope being designed to be autoclavable. The shaft has a distal end portion which is made deflectable. An outer part is provided which is attached to said shaft. The outer part has a deflector mechanism for deflecting said deflectable distal end portion of said shaft and said outer part can be attached to said shaft by being releasably mounted laterally onto said shaft.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/12 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with cooling or rinsing arrangements
31.
DEVICE THAT CAN BE MOUNTED ON A SURGICAL SEWING MACHINE TO FORM AN END-TO-END ANASTOMOSIS BETWEEN TWO HOLLOW ORGANS
The invention relates to a method and to a device that can be mounted on a surgical sewing machine to form an end-to-end anastomosis between two hollow organs. The surgical sewing machine comprises at least one driven needle bar with a thread-guiding needle, a shuttle that interacts with the needle, a needle plate and a retainer received in a press foot bar. The device comprises a support (9) designed as a hollow cylinder with a longitudinal slit (13) for the marginal regions of the two hollow organs. The support can be joined by a holder to the housing shaft of the sewing machine in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the support extends transversely to the path of movement of the needle, and the region of the support that contacts the two hollow organs extends substantially parallel to the plane of the bearing surface of the needle plate of the sewing machine.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/11 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for performing anastomosisButtons for anastomosis
32.
MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CONTAINING AN ADHESIVE SEAL WITH FILLER
In a method for producing an autoclavable medical instrument, the adhesive (50), which contains a filler in the form of particles (48), is applied in order to fill a hollow space (44). It is proposed that the adhesive is initially applied in a thin-bodied form, that the particles (48) of the filler have a density different than the density of the thin-bodied adhesive, and that the particles (48) of the filler are given sufficient time to conglomerate, at least in some areas (52), to give the densest possible packing of the particles, and that only then is the adhesive cured.
Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments; endoscopic
surgical instruments (flexible or rigid) used in the context
of transluminal surgery and accessories, namely flexible
endoscopes used for endoluminal and transluminal surgery.
A light source for endoscopy or microscopy comprises a lamp, a heat sink, the heat sink being thermally connected to the lamp and at least one heat pipe, which is thermally connected to the heat sink and which dissipates the heat that is generated by the lamp and transferred to the heat sink.
