Schaft, Chirurgisches Instrument und Verfahren zur Montage eines Arbeitskanals Und/oder einer Optischen Abbildungsvorrichtung an einem Schaft

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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4748292

Anmeldetag

5. November 2025

Veröffentlichung

27. Mai 2026

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

A61B1/00, A61B1/005, A61B1/018

Abstract

The present invention provides a shaft (1) for a surgical instrument, in particular for a flexible endoscopic instrument, comprising: an inner shaft structure layer (2) having a distal end (3) and a proximal end (4), wherein the inner shaft structure layer (2) comprises a through-opening (5) for receiving a working channel and/or an optical image device, wherein the through-opening (5) extends axially from the proximal end (4) to the distal end (3), and wherein the inner shaft structure layer (2) comprises a slot (6) for laterally opening the inner shaft structure layer (2), wherein the slot (6) is arranged at least sectionwise between the proximal end (4) and the distal end (3). Further the present invention provides a surgical instrument (100) comprising such a shaft (1) as well as a method for assembling a working channel and/or an optical image device to a shaft (1) for a surgical instrument.

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Firma

Karl Storz SE & Co. KG

Land

🇩🇪 Deutschland