Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device including a camera including a movable member including an outer surface with a longitudinally-extending cross-sectional geometry configured to complement a longitudinally-extending cross-sectional geometry of a surface of a lumen in an elongate tube housing the movable member so as to prevent rotation of the movable member relative to the elongate tube. The device allows the operator to maintain visual orientation as the movable member is translated proximally and distally relative to the elongate tube.

Abstract: An endoscopic device is provided. The endoscopic device may comprise a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end may be opposite the distal end. The endoscopic device may further comprise a handle at the proximal end and a tube extending from the handle towards the distal end of the endoscopic device. The endoscopic device may further comprise an accessory channel. The accessory channel may extend through the tube. The endoscopic device may further comprise a slide, the accessory channel extending through the slide, and a curved track disposed adjacent to the proximal end of the endoscopic device. The slide is movable within the curved track to cause movement of the accessory channel within the tube.

Abstract: A medical device for facilitating a minimally invasive surgical procedure may include a housing and an arm. The housing may be configured for engagement around an outer circumferential surface of an endoscope and may include a first cavity. The arm may include at least one cutting surface and may be movably received within the first cavity. The arm may be configured to perform a first predetermined movement along at least a first plane at a predetermined frequency.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. In one example, the system comprises a container for holding the therapeutic agent, and a pressure source having pressurized fluid, wherein the pressure source is in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter is placed in fluid communication with the container, and has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. A housing is configured to securely retain the container. The system further comprises a camera having a camera head coupled to the catheter, wherein the camera provides a visual image of the target site during delivery of the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube, a movable member extending longitudinally at least partially within a lumen of the elongate tube, and a light on a distal portion of the elongate tube, the light configured to be controlled by proximal or distal movement of the movable member relative to the elongate tube along a longitudinal axis and/or rotational movement of the movable member about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube, a movable member extending longitudinally at least partially within a lumen of the elongate tube, and a light on a distal portion of the elongate tube, the light configured to be controlled by proximal or distal movement of the movable member relative to the elongate tube along a longitudinal axis and/or rotational movement of the movable member about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A scope system, includes an elongate tube having a lumen extending therethrough, the elongate tube including a distal portion; and an accessory channel shaft including a tubular structure with an accessory lumen extending therethrough, wherein the accessory channel shaft is movably disposed at least partially within the lumen of the elongate tube; and a steerable sheath extending at least partially through the accessory lumen, wherein the steerable sheath includes a steerable distal end that is moveable in at least one direction out of an axial direction relative to a distal section of the accessory channel shaft, and an in-line control actuator located at a proximal end of the scope system, wherein operation of the control actuator causes deflection of the steerable distal end relative to the distal section of the accessory channel shaft.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. In one example, the system comprises a container for holding the therapeutic agent, and a pressure source having pressurized fluid, wherein the pressure source is in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter is placed in fluid communication with the container, and has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. A housing is configured to securely retain the container. The system further comprises a camera having a camera head coupled to the catheter, wherein the camera provides a visual image of the target site during delivery of the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. In one example, the system comprises a container for holding the therapeutic agent, and a pressure source having pressurized fluid, wherein the pressure source is in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter is placed in fluid communication with the container, and has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. A housing is configured to securely retain the container. The system further comprises a camera having a camera head coupled to the catheter, wherein the camera provides a visual image of the target site during delivery of the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: An endoscopic device is provided. The endoscopic device may comprise a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end may be opposite the distal end. The endoscopic device may further comprise a handle at the proximal end and a tube extending from the handle towards the distal end of the endoscopic device. The endoscopic device may further comprise an accessory channel. The accessory channel may extend through the tube. The endoscopic device may further comprise a slide, the accessory channel connected to the slide, and a track disposed adjacent to the proximal end of the endoscopic device. The slide is movable within the track to cause movement of the accessory channel within the tube.

Abstract: A scope system includes an elongate tube defining a lumen and having a distal portion. The scope system includes at least one accessory channel including at least one tubular structure defining an accessory lumen, the at least one accessory channel movably disposed within the lumen of the elongate tube. The scope system also includes a first steerable endoscopic instrument extending through the at least one accessory lumen and including a first distal instrument end that is movable relative to a distal channel end of the at least one accessory channel. The scope system also includes a second steerable endoscopic instrument extending through the at least one accessory lumen and including a second distal instrument end that is movable relative to the distal channel end of the at least one accessory channel.

Abstract: A medical scope device may have a first steerable device extending to a distal end of the medical scope device. The medical scope device may also include a second steerable device extending to the distal end of the medical scope device. The device may also include a first steering actuator. A selector switch may be mechanically coupled to the first steering actuator, where the first steering actuator controls a movement of a distal end of the first steerable device when the selector switch is in a first position, and where the first steering actuator controls a movement of a distal end of the second steerable device when the selector switch is in a second position.

Abstract: A scope system may comprise an elongate tube having a lumen extending therethrough. The elongate tube may have a distal portion. The scope system may further comprise at least one accessory channel extending at least partially through the lumen. The accessory channel may comprise a tubular structure having an accessory lumen extending therethrough. The accessory channel may be moveable relative to the distal portion of the elongate tube and may be configured to direct fluid to an irrigation opening located at a distal end of the accessory channel.

Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube, a movable member extending longitudinally at least partially within a lumen of the elongate tube, and a light on a distal portion of the elongate tube, the light configured to be controlled by proximal or distal movement of the movable member relative to the elongate tube along a longitudinal axis and/or rotational movement of the movable member about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An endoscopic device is provided. The endoscopic device may comprise a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end may be opposite the distal end. The endoscopic device may further comprise a handle at the proximal end and a tube extending from the handle towards the distal end of the endoscopic device. The endoscopic device may further comprise an accessory channel. The accessory channel may extend through the tube. The endoscopic device may further comprise a slide, the accessory channel extending through the slide, and a curved track disposed adjacent to the proximal end of the endoscopic device. The slide is movable within the curved track to cause movement of the accessory channel within the tube.

Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube with a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough, the distal portion comprising a distal end section comprising a pivot arm, the scope system further comprising a plurality of lights distributed on and connected to the distal end section and the pivot arm. The plurality of lights is configured to be connected by an electrical wire and/or a conductor to a power source.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device including a camera including a movable member including an outer surface with a longitudinally-extending cross-sectional geometry configured to complement a longitudinally-extending cross-sectional geometry of a surface of a lumen in an elongate tube housing the movable member so as to prevent rotation of the movable member relative to the elongate tube. The device allows the operator to maintain visual orientation as the movable member is translated proximally and distally relative to the elongate tube.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. In one example, the system comprises a container for holding the therapeutic agent, and a pressure source having pressurized fluid, wherein the pressure source is in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter is placed in fluid communication with the container, and has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. A housing is configured to securely retain the container. The system further comprises a camera having a camera head coupled to the catheter, wherein the camera provides a visual image of the target site during delivery of the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A medical device for facilitating a minimally invasive surgical procedure may include a housing and an arm. The housing may be configured for engagement around an outer circumferential surface of an endoscope and may include a first cavity. The arm may include at least one cutting surface and may be movably received within the first cavity. The arm may be configured to perform a first predetermined movement along at least a first plane at a predetermined frequency.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least partially cutting a tissue layer, the apparatus including an elongated body with a distal portion, a tissue-engaging surface at the distal portion, and a knife located proximate to the tissue-engaging surface. The knife may have an active state, where in the active state, the knife has a cutting portion extending a first distance away from the tissue-engaging surface, and where the first distance corresponds to a depth of a desired cut within the tissue layer.