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App. No. 16/960,115

INTRODUCER FOR ARTICULATABLE PROBE

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App. No.
16/960,115
Abstract

A system for performing a medical procedure on a patient, includes an articulating probe assembly and at least one tool. The articulating probe assembly comprises an inner probe comprising multiple articulating inner links, an outer probe surrounding the inner probe and comprising multiple articulating outer links, and at least two working channels that exit a distal portion of the probe assembly. The at least one tool is configured to translate through one of the at least two working channels An introducer introduces the articulating probe into the patient, the introducer including an elongated opening.

Claims (8)

1 . A system for performing a medical procedure on a patient, comprising:

an articulating probe assembly, comprising:

an inner probe comprising multiple articulating inner links;

an outer probe surrounding the inner probe and comprising multiple articulating outer links; and

at least two working channels that exit a distal portion of the probe assembly;

at least one tool configured to translate through one of the at least two working channels; and

an introducer for introducing the articulating probe into the patient, the introducer including an elongated opening.

2 - 17 . (canceled)