A surgical tool and monolithic frame therefore are disclosed. The monolithic frame defines a
longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends thereof, and is adapted to receive …

This endoscope device includes: an LED adaptor that has a plurality of LED chips and that
can be removably fitted onto a distal end of an insertion portion that is inserted into a body …

A medical system comprises a catheter containing a mechanical system that is remotely
operable to control a distal tip of the catheter. The medical system also comprises a sensor …

Abstract Systems and methods permit remote control of the operation of an endoscope. The
system includes a control housing that removably attaches to an endoscope, with the …

In a first aspect the invention is a video camera head comprising an objective lens assembly
and a solid state imager (SSI) comprised of a solid state pick up device and integrated …

A robotic arm is provided, for example for inspecting a rotary machine such as a gas turbine
engine. The arm has a plurality of groups of links having articulations therebetween for …

An atrial septal occluder device for repairing an atrial septal defect in a human heart
includes an elongated catheter for insertion into and moved along a blood vessel and into …

A steerable device, such as a steerable catheter, may include a control handle and an
insertion shaft extending outwardly therefrom. In use, the insertion shaft is navigated to an …

(57) ABSTRACT A system includes a steerable device, such as a sheath or shaft, having
proximal and distal ends. The steerable device includes an elongated body having a …

An endoscope with a control handle, the endoscope comprising: a housing having a main
housing part and a cover part; an insertion portion extending from the housing; a bending …