DEVICE FOR FIXING ENDOSCOPE TIP Russian patent published in 2020 - IPC A61B1/00 

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to medicine. Endoscope end assembly comprises: an annular base portion detachable to the distal end of the endoscope insertion portion, having an outer layer formed from the first polymer, and having an inner layer formed from a second polymer having a hardness lower than that of the first polymer; and a plurality of braces formed from the second polymer for radial divergence from the base portion. Embodiments of the invention include endoscope end assembly for use on endoscope during procedures. Endoscope end assembly may include a base portion configured to enclose the endoscope tip and configured to be disengaged from the endoscope tip during the procedure. Endoscope end assembly may also include a plurality of braces which are connected by a bridge, can be folded when inserted and can take a balloon shape when withdrawn.

EFFECT: use of this invention will allow to reduce resistance in the direction of introduction; more effective opening at folding, stabilizing and/or aligning endoscope tip position during medical procedure; reducing probability of mucous membrane injury and/or providing improved physical and/or visual access in the vicinity of colon folds.

13 cl, 28 dwg, 2 tbl