Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an endoscope insertion tube (2). The insertion tube (2) has a proximal passive flexible section (20) and a distal angled section (A). The passive flexible section (20) and the angled section (A) are integrally formed. Individual cuts (201, 202) are made in the flexible section (20), provided as a tube-like element, in such a way that adjacent individual cuts (201, 202) are equidistant from one another.

Abstract: Provided is an endoscope tip or capsule endoscope comprising an illumination device configured to illuminate a scene; wherein the illumination device includes a first light source configured to emit light with a first spectral distribution and a second light source configured to emit light with a second spectral distribution; the first spectral distribution is different from the second spectral distribution; a clearance between the first light source and the second light source is smaller than twice a dimension among the dimensions of the first light source and the dimensions of the second light source; the clearance between the first light source and the second light source indicates the length of a shortest straight line segment which connects a point on the first light source with a point on the second light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an endoscope insertion tube (2).The insertion tube (2) has a proximal passive flexible section (20) and a distal angled section (A). The entire insertion tube, including the passive flexible section (20) and the angled section (A), is formed from a single tube element. The invention further relates to an endoscope having such an insertion tube (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope including an endoscope head, a wide-angle lens on the distal end of the endoscope head, and a working channel extending in the endoscope head. Proximally from the wide-angle lens, the working channel is bent laterally toward the outer circumference of the endoscope head, wherein a distal working channel opening is formed on a lateral side of the endoscope head.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope head comprising an endoscope head body in which at least one working channel is formed, wherein a pivot member actuatable from the proximal side is provided on the distal side of the endoscope head body, wherein an Albarran lever capable of being pivoted is provided at the distal end portion of the working channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope head comprising an endoscope head body in which at least one working channel is formed, wherein a pivot member actuatable from the proximal side is provided on the distal side of the endoscope head body, wherein an Albarran lever capable of being pivoted is provided at the distal end portion of the working channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope head on a deflecting end of an endoscope, comprising an MID (molded interconnect device) molded element (1) comprising at least one conducting path (21-28) applied on the same; at least one electronic instrument (3) which is seated in the MID molded element (1) and can be electrically supplied by said at least one conducting path (21-28) thereof; and a sensor (6). The invention further relates to an endoscope head on a deflecting end of an endoscope, comprising an endoscope head body (1) with at least one conducting path (21-28) applied on the same; at least one electronic instrument (3) which is seated in the endoscope head body (1) and can be electrically supplied by said at least one conducting path (21-28) thereof; and at least one pulling cable (4) whose pulling cable anchoring (41) is seated in the endoscope head body (1); wherein the at least one pulling cable (4) is electrically connected to the at least one conducting path (21-28) of the endoscope head body (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid block (1) for an endoscope operating element, comprising at least one gas-conducting channel (4) provided inside the fluid block (1) and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, at least one liquid-conducting channel (5) provided inside the fluid block (1) and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and at least one control valve (2) for opening/blocking the at least one gas-conducting channel (4) and the at least one liquid-conducting channel (5). The invention further relates to an endoscope having such a fluid block.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an endoscope insertion tube (2).The insertion tube (2) has a proximal passive flexible section (20) and a distal angled section (A). The entire insertion tube, including the passive flexible section (20) and the angled section (A), is formed from a single tube element. The invention further relates to an endoscope having such an insertion tube (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an endoscope insertion tube (2). The insertion tube (2) has a proximal passive flexible section (20) and a distal angled section (A). The passive flexible section (20) and the angled section (A) are integrally formed. Individual cuts (201, 202) are made in the flexible section (20), provided as a tube-like element, in such a way that adjacent individual cuts (201, 202) are equidistant from one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deflection movement transmission means including a control pivot member for effecting a deflection movement, and a base body including a ball head on which the control pivot member for effecting a deflection movement is arranged such that a pivot movement of the control pivot member can be performed relative to the base body. The control pivot member includes an inner shell, which is elastic or made of several movable pieces and has an inner surface facing towards the ball head. At the outer surface of the inner shell facing away from the ball head, at least one press-on body is provided, by which the inner shell can be pressed against the base body to lock a deflection position of the control pivot member. The invention further relates to an endoscope and an endoscope bending control means including such a deflection movement transmission means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope including an endoscope head, a wide-angle lens on the distal end of the endoscope head, and a working channel extending in the endoscope head. Proximally from the wide-angle lens, the working channel is bent laterally toward the outer circumference of the endoscope head, wherein a distal working channel opening is formed on a lateral side of the endoscope head.

Abstract: The invention refers to a deflection movement transmission device comprising a control element (1) for effecting a deflection movement, the control element (1) having a pivot portion (11; 11?) that is supported on a head portion (31; 31?) of a base element (3) and is pivotable relative to the head portion (31; 31?) of the base element (3) for effecting a deflection movement; at least one movement transmission wire body (2, 2a, 2b) that is articulated to the pivot portion (11; 11?) of the control element (1); an elongate transmission guiding body (5) in the longitudinal direction of which the movement transmission wire body (2, 2a, 2b) is guided; and a bendable body (6) to be deflected that is seated at the end of the transmission guiding body (5), opposite to the control element (1), and to which the movement transmission wire body (2, 2a, 2b) is mounted in a manner spaced apart from a connection (61) to the transmission guiding body (5).

Abstract: The invention refers to a secondary endoscope mountable onto a mother endoscope. The secondary endoscope comprises a grip body (4; 400) having an outer body including an inner channel and an inner body (3; 300) arranged in the inner channel of the outer body, said inner body (3; 300) being movable relatively to the outer body; a catheter (5; 500) mounted on the grip body (4; 400); a control element (1; 100) at the proximal side of the grip body (4; 400) for controlling a bending portion (6; 600) arranged on the distal end of the catheter (5; 500), said control element (1; 100) being arranged on the proximal side of the inner body (3; 300); and a mounting connection on the distal end of the grip body (4; 400) for fixing the secondary endoscope to a mother endoscope (200), said mounting connection being attached to the outer body of the grip body (4; 400).

Abstract: The invention refers to a deflection movement transmission device comprising a control element (1) arranged at a proximal end of the deflection movement transmission device for effecting a deflection movement, an elongate transmission guiding body (5), and a bendable body (6) to be deflected that is arranged at a distal end of the deflection movement transmission device, wherein the control element (1) comprises an inner channel (16) through which the bendable body (6) to be deflected is guidable.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope head comprising an endoscope head body in which at least one working channel is formed, wherein a pivot member actuatable from the proximal side is provided on the distal side of the endoscope head body, wherein an Albarran lever capable of being pivoted is provided at the distal end portion of the working channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deflection movement transmission means including a control pivot member for effecting a deflection movement, and a base body including a ball head on which the control pivot member for effecting a deflection movement is arranged such that a pivot movement of the control pivot member can be performed relative to the base body. The control pivot member includes an inner shell, which is elastic or made of several movable pieces and has an inner surface facing towards the ball head. At the outer surface of the inner shell facing away from the ball head, at least one press-on body is provided, by which the inner shell can be pressed against the base body to lock a deflection position of the control pivot member. The invention further relates to an endoscope and an endoscope bending control means including such a deflection movement transmission means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for manufacturing an elongated hollow profile element that has at least one pulling wire (13), comprising: two counter-bearings (11, 12), which are arranged on opposite sides of the device and which correspond to the elongated ends of the elongated hollow profile element, wherein one end of the at least one pulling wire (13) is anchored to the distal counter-bearing (11), and a mold (2a, 2b), which forms a sealed elongated cavity (3) that can be filled with a hardening material, wherein the cavity (3) extends between the two counter-bearings (11, 12) and the pulling wire (13) extends in the cavity (3) so as not to touch the cavity wall. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing an elongated hollow profile element that has at least one pulling wire (13), the elongated hollow profile element, and a bending section for an endoscope.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope head on a deflecting end of an endoscope, comprising an MID (molded interconnect device) molded element (1) comprising at least one conducting path (21-28) applied on the same; at least one electronic instrument (3) which is seated in the MID molded element (1) and can be electrically supplied by said at least one conducting path (21-28) thereof; and a sensor (6). The invention further relates to an endoscope head on a deflecting end of an endoscope, comprising an endoscope head body (1) with at least one conducting path (21-28) applied on the same; at least one electronic instrument (3) which is seated in the endoscope head body (1) and can be electrically supplied by said at least one conducting path (21-28) thereof; and at least one pulling cable (4) whose pulling cable anchoring (41) is seated in the endoscope head body (1); wherein the at least one pulling cable (4) is electrically connected to the at least one conducting path (21-28) of the endoscope head body (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid block (1) for an endoscope operating element, comprising at least one gas-conducting channel (4) provided inside the fluid block (1) and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, at least one liquid-conducting channel (5) provided inside the fluid block (1) and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and at least one control valve (2) for opening/blocking the at least one gas-conducting channel (4) and the at least one liquid-conducting channel (5). The invention further relates to an endoscope having such a fluid block.