Abstract: Instruments and methods are described for performing hysteroscopy and/or combined hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy. According to some embodiments, the handle, electronics and integrated display screen form a re-usable portion of the instrument while the fluid hub and cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula is semi-flexible such that the operator can easily grasp the cannula at some intermediate point along the shaft (e.g. 5 inches from the distal tip) to bend and/or steer the cannula during use. According to some embodiments, the distal tip has a larger diameter than the shaft which has been found to improve fluid management during use in some applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 14, 2013
Date of Patent:
October 18, 2016
Assignee:
Endosee Corporation
Inventors:
Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 6, 2013
Publication date:
September 25, 2014
Applicant:
EndoSee Corporation
Inventors:
Xiaolong OUYANG, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 23, 2012
Publication date:
September 18, 2014
Applicant:
ENDOSEE CORPORATION
Inventors:
Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang