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Endoscope system comprising endoscope to which medical instrument is attached

EP 1769722 B1 · Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

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  • Filed September 28, 2006 and granted March 30, 2016. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 28, 2026.
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FiledSeptember 28, 2006
PublishedApril 4, 2007
GrantedMarch 30, 2016
Term endedSeptember 28, 2026
Application numberEP 06020403
Classification (CPC)A61B10/06 +2 more

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