External Channel for Endoscopy
- Technology Benefits
- - Disposable - Reduced risk for intraoperative clogging- Improved ability for rapid insertion of contents into a patientΓÇÖs colon or stomach, such as in the case of FMT procedures- Simple and cost effective to develop and incorporate into the clinical setting
- Technology Application
- Endoscopy
- Detailed Technology Description
- This technology pertains to a disposable apparatus that is configured to facilitate the suctioning of large contents from the digestive tract, or the insertion of contents into the digestive tract, when coupled to the tip of an endoscope. Once coupled, the device may improve the efficacy and rate at which contents can be removed from or introduced to a patient. This technology may address the challenges associated with existing endoscope internal channel sizes, such as intraoperative clogging due to obstacles such as a clot or partially digested food.
- *Abstract
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During endoscopy, a procedure using an endoscope to look inside the gastrointestinal tract, a surgeon may encounter blockages such as a blood clot or partially digested food. Limitations of standard endoscope internal channel sizes may prevent these obstacles from being suctioned. This invention, which is easy and quick to attach, is designed to enhance suctioning capabilities to prevent intraoperative clogging. Further use may include the ability for rapid insertion of contents into the stomach or colon as necessary in various surgical procedures.
- Country/Region
- USA
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