Abstract: A endoscope including a handle, a shaft and a distal tip unit. The shaft includes a bending section, a working channel and a steering wire for controlling a bending movement of the bending section. The bending section includes segments, flexible hinge members provided between adjacent segments, an inner lumen adapted for accommodating the working channel, and steering wire lumens adapted for accommodating the steering wire. The working channel is gradually/continuously/linearly guided away from a position close to a centerline of the endoscope shaft in the bending section.

Abstract: An endoscope including at least one operating element, a steerable deflecting element located at the distal end, an endoscope tip, and a steering wire having a first portion, a second portion and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is attached to the deflecting element or to the endoscope tip, operation of the at least one operating element to apply a drag force to the first portion moving the endoscope tip in a first direction, and operation of the at least one operating element or another operating element to apply a drag force to the second portion moves the endoscope tip in a second direction different from the first direction, and/or wherein the intermediate portion of the steering tie element is at least in part received in a clearance provided at/in a distal end portion of the deflecting element and/or at/in the endoscope tip.

Abstract: A grasping tool (20) for removing a stent from the body of a patient. The grasping tool has a grasping head (38) forming two jaws connected to each other and configured to be shifted between an open state and a closed state. Each jaw includes three portions having different thicknesses. The grasping tool is configured to obtain sufficient holding force between the jaws while requiring reduced operating force of the tool. A method for removing a stent from a patient is also disclosed.

Abstract: An endoscope (1) having an operating handle comprising a handle housing (2) and an insertion tube (3) extending from said handle towards a distal end of the endoscope (1) and terminating in a tip part (4) at the distal end of the endoscope (1). The endoscope (1) comprises a tool operating member (22) for operating a tool (55) at the tip part (4). A control means connects the tool operating member (22) and the tool (55), so as to allow movement (55) of the tool in response to activation of said tool operating member (22). Also disclosed is an endoscope including a grasping tool and a method of removing a stent from a patient.

Abstract: A coupling for an ostomy bag is provided. The coupling comprises a substantially non-extendable string functioning as locking ring in the coupling. The string is twisted by use of a tab when it is moved from an un-locked position to a locked position. A coupling as described can be made flexible and thereby more comfortable for the user.

Abstract: A grasping tool (20) for removing a stent from the body of a patient. The grasping tool has a grasping head (38) forming two jaws connected to each other and configured to be shifted between an open state and a closed state. Each jaw includes three portions having different thicknesses. The grasping tool is configured to obtain sufficient holding force between the jaws while requiring reduced operating force of the tool. A method for removing a stent from a patient is also disclosed.

Abstract: An endoscope (1) having an operating handle comprising a handle housing (2) and an insertion tube (3) extending from said handle towards a distal end of the endoscope (1) and terminating in a tip part (4) at the distal end of the endoscope (1). The endoscope (1) comprises a tool operating member (22) for operating a tool (55) at the tip part (4). A control means connects the tool operating member (22) and the tool (55), so as to allow movement (55) of the tool in response to activation of said tool operating member (22). Also disclosed is an endoscope including a grasping tool and a method of removing a stent from a patient.

Abstract: A coupling for an ostomy bag is provided. The coupling comprises a substantially non-extendable string functioning as locking ring in the coupling. The string is twisted by use of a tab when it is moved from an un-locked position to a locked position. A coupling as described can be made flexible and thereby more comfortable for the user.

Abstract: An assembly (100) for wetting a medical device (101) is provided. The assembly has a package (110) for a medical device (such as a catheter) and a compartment (155) for a fluid medium (such as a saline solution containing an antimicrobial agent). This assembly includes a device (160) for removing covering parts of a barrier-film The covering parts (171,172) of the barrier film are used to cover the inlet (130) to the package and the outlet (149) from the compartment prior to use. The barrier-film (170) also includes a pulling part (373,573) which is used for pulling at the covering parts. The film-removal device uses different mechanisms to remove the film For example a toothing mechanism (163,164), a swivel arm (361), a wedge-mechanism (561) and a screw-and-spindle mechanism (761) can be used.

Abstract: An assembly (100) for wetting a medical device (101) is provided. The assembly (100) comprises a compartment (120) for the fluid medium and a package (110) for a medical device (101). The fluid medium in the compartment (120) may be used for wetting a hydrophilic coating disposed at an outer surface of the medical device (101. The compartment (120) comprises an outlet (140) and the package (110) comprises an inlet (130) for the fluid medium. Prior to use, when the assembly (100) is in a storage-position, a gap between the outlet (140) and inlet (130) may be present. The outlet (140) and inlet (130) may both be closed by a barrier film (160) preventing contamination of the outlet (140) and inlet (130) prior to use. When the assembly (100) is to be used, the barrier film (160) is removed thereby opening the outlet (140) and inlet (130). The removal of the barrier film (160) may be connected to the opening of the package (110) such that the package (110) is opened as the barrier film (160) is removed.

Abstract: A package including an intermittent urinary catheter and a protective sleeve is provided. The protective sleeve is adapted to cover the surface of the catheter prior to use, thereby preventing contamination of the surface. The protective sleeve is compressed in a storage-position, and in a use-position it is extended to cover most of the insertable length of the catheter. In the compressed state, the urinary catheter may be wetted if the catheter is provided with a hydrophilic coating. The protective sleeve may be made of flexible material, which may be folded or pre-folded into a concertina-like configuration. A package which includes an intermittent urinary catheter with a protective sleeve is provided. An assembly, which includes a package with an intermittent urinary catheter, and a compartment containing a fluid medium, is provided. Finally, a method for wetting an intermittent urinary catheter including a protective sleeve is provided.