Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bronchoscopy stand usable for holding and supporting a bronchoscope. The bronchoscopy stand includes a base plate and a first tower extending vertically from a first edge of the base plate. A second tower extends vertically from the same edge of the base plate as the first tower. The first tower and the second tower are substantially parallel. A first receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the first tower from the base plate and a second receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the second tower from the base plate. A method for supporting a bronchoscope on scope stand is also provided.

Abstract: A flexible core needle, which may be used with an endoscope, and has an insertion tube defining a working channel. The flexible core needle includes a housing defining a sample chamber and an internal blade selectively movable between a closed position and an open position to collect a lesion sample. The flexible core needle may have an actuator passing within a flexible feeder, such that the actuator controls movement of the internal blade between the closed position and the open position. Suction may be applied while the internal blade is open to collect the lesion sample. Methods of using the flexible core needle to collect samples are also presented.

Abstract: A forceps tool is usable with an endoscope or bronchoscope having an insertion tube defining a working channel. Components of the forceps tool include a flexible guide passable through, selectively extendable from, the working channel of the endoscope. A carrier extends outward from the flexible guide, such that the carrier extends further away from the endoscope. A first cup portion is configured to selectively catch and obtain tissue specimens and is pivotally attached to the carrier at a point distal to the flexible guide. The first cup portion is moveable or pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The open position is further away from the carrier than the closed position, as the first cup portion pivots about the distal point. The forceps tool may include a second cup portion. A method of using the forceps tool is also provided.

Abstract: A bronchoscopy stand usable for holding and supporting a bronchoscope is provided. The bronchoscopy stand includes a base plate and a first tower extending vertically from a first edge of the base plate. A second tower extends vertically from the same edge of the base plate as the first tower. The first tower and the second tower are substantially parallel. A first receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the first tower from the base plate and a second receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the second tower from the base plate. A method for supporting a bronchoscope on scope stand is also provided.