WO2020105316A1 - Endoscopic treatment tool and method for manufacturing same - Google Patents

Endoscopic treatment tool and method for manufacturing same

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WO2020105316A1
WO2020105316A1 PCT/JP2019/040420 JP2019040420W WO2020105316A1 WO 2020105316 A1 WO2020105316 A1 WO 2020105316A1 JP 2019040420 W JP2019040420 W JP 2019040420W WO 2020105316 A1 WO2020105316 A1 WO 2020105316A1
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lubricating oil
outer cylinder
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distal end
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尚武 前久保
岸田 学
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株式会社カネカ
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/28Surgical forceps
    • A61B17/29Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/32Surgical cutting instruments
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/32Surgical cutting instruments
    • A61B17/3205Excision instruments

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  • the present invention relates to an endoscopic treatment tool used for the purpose of hemostasis, collection and excision of internal tissue, injection of a drug solution into internal tissue, etc., during surgery and treatment using an endoscope.
  • An endoscopic treatment tool which is a treatment instrument such as a clip for suturing, a snare or knife for removing a lesion, forceps for collecting body tissue, a local injection needle for injecting a drug solution into body tissue, etc. Is used.
  • Patent Document 1 describes an endoscopic treatment tool in which the watertightness of a connection portion between a needle and an inner tube attached to the needle is improved and the inner tube is slidable in the outer tube.
  • Patent Document 2 describes an endoscopic treatment tool that includes an operation wire having an inner sheath and an outer sheath, and that improves the cleaning effect of the inner sheath and the outer sheath by a spiral structure of the inner sheath and the outer sheath.
  • Patent Document 3 has an inner cylinder portion, an outer cylinder portion, and a slide portion, and a treatment tool at the distal end of an endoscope can be rotated by rotating a slide portion provided around the outer cylinder portion.
  • Patent Document 4 describes an endoscope ligation tool including an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder, and a seal ring in which oil is applied between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder.
  • a treatment instrument such as a clip is attached to the tip of the endoscopic treatment instrument, and is inserted into the endoscope while being housed in the outer cylinder.
  • the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are slid.
  • the endoscopic treatment tool is inserted through a portion having a long distance and a lot of meandering.
  • the endoscopic treatment tool is also meandering, and the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are separated.
  • a swift operation is required for a procedure using an endoscopic treatment tool, in particular, a procedure such as hemostasis or sewing.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to improve slidability between an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder so that a treatment instrument can be reliably projected from the outer cylinder at an intended timing.
  • An object is to provide an endoscopic treatment tool and a manufacturing method thereof.
  • the present inventors have completed the present invention as a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems. That is, the gist of the present invention is as follows. [1] An outer cylinder having a perspective direction, an inner cylinder arranged in an inner cavity of the outer cylinder, and an inner cylinder arranged in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder, and a distal end portion having a connection portion with a treatment instrument.
  • the outer cylinder is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder, and the distal end of the inner cylinder can be exposed from the outer cylinder.
  • a lubricating oil layer is arranged between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, and the lubricating oil layer is arranged in the section with the largest outer diameter of the large diameter portion.
  • An endoscopic treatment tool characterized by the absence thereof.
  • the lubricating oil layer is preferably arranged on both the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder.
  • the lubricating oil layer is preferably arranged at a position not in contact with the distal end of the inner cylinder.
  • the length from the distal end to the proximal end of the lubricating oil layer is shorter than the length from the distal end to the proximal end of the outer cylinder, and the distal end of the large diameter portion from the distal end of the inner cylinder. It is preferably shorter than the length to the edge.
  • the lubricating oil layer is arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder in one cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder.
  • the lubricating oil layer is disposed on the proximal side of the distal end of the inner cylinder and on the distal side of the distal end of the large diameter portion in the perspective direction.
  • the inner cylinder has a distal large-diameter portion distal to the large-diameter portion, and the lubricating oil layer is arranged closer to the proximal side than the proximal end of the distal large-diameter portion.
  • the inner cylinder has a distal large-diameter portion distal to the large-diameter portion, and the lubricating oil layer is arranged closer to the proximal side than the proximal end of the distal large-diameter portion.
  • the lubricating oil layer is arranged on the outer surface of the inner cylinder, and the portion where the lubricating oil layer is arranged is a portion which is not exposed from the outer cylinder when the outer cylinder is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder. Is preferred.
  • the inner cylinder is preferably a coil.
  • the lubricating oil layer preferably contains silicone oil.
  • a method for manufacturing the endoscopic treatment device according to any one of [1] to [10], further comprising: a first step of preparing an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder; It has a second step of applying a lubricating oil to the outer surface on the distal side, and a third step of inserting the proximal end of the inner cylinder from the distal end of the outer cylinder into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder.
  • a method for manufacturing an endoscopic treatment tool [12] It is preferable to perform the fourth step of cleaning the distal end portion of the outer cylinder after the third step.
  • the endoscopic treatment tool of the present invention by disposing the lubricating oil layer between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, it is possible to improve the slidability between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. Even when the mirror treatment tool is inserted into the in-vivo lumen where there are many meandering locations, a large amount of friction is unlikely to occur between the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder. The treatment instrument can be easily projected from the outer cylinder by sliding. Further, since the lubricating oil layer is not arranged in the section having the largest outer diameter of the large diameter portion, it is possible to prevent the lubricating oil layer from being exposed to the outside of the outer cylinder.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of an entire endoscopic treatment tool according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the perspective of the endoscopic treatment tool shown in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III perpendicular to the perspective direction of the endoscopic treatment tool shown in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of an entire endoscopic treatment tool according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the endoscopic treatment tool taken along the perspective direction
  • FIG. 3 is an endoscopic treatment. It is sectional drawing perpendicular
  • an endoscopic treatment tool 1 of the present invention includes an outer cylinder 10 having a perspective direction, an inner cylinder 20 arranged in an inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, and an inner cylinder 20.
  • the linear object 30 which is disposed in the lumen and has a connection portion 31 with a treatment instrument at a distal end portion.
  • the proximal side refers to the hand side of the user with respect to the extending direction of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, and the distal side refers to the opposite side of the proximal side, that is, the treatment target side.
  • the extending direction of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is referred to as the perspective direction.
  • the radial direction refers to the radial direction of the outer cylinder 10 or the inner cylinder 20
  • the inner side in the radial direction refers to the direction toward the axial center of the outer cylinder 10 or the inner cylinder 20
  • the outer side refers to the inner side in the radial direction.
  • the opposite side 1 and 2
  • the right side of the figures is the proximal side
  • the left side of the figures is the distal side.
  • the endoscopic treatment tool 1 connects the treatment instrument to the connection part 31 with the treatment instrument in the procedure using the endoscope such as ESD or EMR.
  • the treatment instrument is used for excision of a lesion, hemostasis, suture of a lesion, collection of internal tissues, injection of a drug solution into internal tissues, and the like.
  • Specific examples of treatment instruments include snares and knives for excising lesions, clips for hemostasis and suturing of lesions, forceps for collecting internal tissue, local injection needles for injecting drug solution into internal tissue, etc. Is mentioned.
  • the outer cylinder 10 is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. That is, the outer cylinder 10 can be moved relative to the endoscopic treatment tool 1, and the positional relationship between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be moved. For example, the outer cylinder 10 may be moved in the perspective direction without moving the inner cylinder 20, or the inner cylinder 20 may be moved in the perspective direction without moving the outer cylinder 10. Good.
  • the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 can be exposed from the outer cylinder 10 by moving the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20.
  • the device can be projected from the outer cylinder 10.
  • the inner cylinder 20 has a large-diameter portion 21 having a large outer diameter
  • a lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is It is characterized in that it is not arranged in a section of the large diameter portion 21 having the largest outer diameter.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 enhances the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, and the connecting portion.
  • the treatment instrument connected to 31 can be easily projected from the outer cylinder 10.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is not arranged in the section having the largest outer diameter of the large diameter portion 21, it is possible to prevent the lubricating oil layer 60 from being exposed to the outside of the outer cylinder 10. Therefore, a part of the exposed lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to the surface of the outer cylinder 10 or the inner cylinder 20 to deteriorate the handling, and a part of the exposed lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to the connection portion 31 to attach the treatment instrument. It is possible to prevent the operation of the endoscope treatment tool 1 from becoming difficult and easy to fall off, and to make it difficult to operate the endoscope treatment tool 1 by attaching it to the handle 50 or the like described later.
  • the outer cylinder 10 has a perspective direction and an inner cavity extending in the perspective direction. Further, the inner cylinder 20 is arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10.
  • the outer cylinder 10 is preferably capable of disposing the connecting portion 31 in the inner cavity. Since the connecting portion 31 can be arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, at least a part of the treatment instrument connected to the connecting portion 31 can be arranged in the outer cylinder 10. Therefore, while the treatment instrument is transported from the forceps port of the endoscope to the vicinity of the treatment target site through the forceps channel, the treatment instrument may be installed in the forceps port or the forceps channel inside the endoscope, or other than the treatment target site. It is possible to prevent damage to internal tissues and the like.
  • the outer cylinder 10 is preferably not fixed to another member. Since the outer cylinder 10 is not fixed to another member, when the treatment is performed using the endoscope treatment tool 1, the treatment instrument is stored in the endoscope treatment tool 1 or the endoscope treatment tool 1 is used. Exposure is performed by moving the outer cylinder 10 arranged on the outermost surface in the radial direction of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 in the perspective direction, and thus improving the operability of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1. You can
  • the inner cylinder 20 is preferably fixed to another member.
  • a handle 50 of the endoscope treatment tool 1 and the like can be cited.
  • the outer cylinder 10 can be moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. It is easy to carry out, and it becomes easy to store and expose the treatment instrument in the endoscopic treatment instrument 1. The details of the handle 50 will be described later.
  • the inner cylinder 20 has a perspective direction, and has an inner cavity extending in the perspective direction. It is preferable that the linear object 30 is arranged in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20, and the linear object 30 is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. Since the linear object 30 is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20, the treatment instrument connected to the connecting portion 31 can be easily operated. Specifically, when the treatment instrument is a clip, the clip 30 can be opened and closed and the degree of opening and closing can be adjusted by moving the linear object 30 in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20.
  • the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 are, for example, a plurality of coil-shaped cylinders in which metal wires or plates are spirally wound, and a plurality of short cylinder joint pieces formed of metal or synthetic resin, which are connected in the axial direction. It is possible to have a cylindrical body that is made rotatable and a cylindrical body that is made of synthetic resin.
  • Examples of the metal forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 include stainless steel such as SUS304 and SUS316, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, titanium, tungsten, gold, Ni—Ti alloy, Co—Cr alloy, or these.
  • the combination of The metal forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is preferably a Ni—Ti alloy, among others. Since the metal forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is a Ni—Ti alloy, the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can have excellent shape memory properties and high elasticity.
  • Examples of the resin forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 include polyamide resins such as nylon, polyolefin resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
  • polyamide resins such as nylon
  • polyolefin resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene
  • polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
  • PEEK polyether ether ketone
  • aromatic polyether ketone resin polyimide resin, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer (PFA), ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE), etc.
  • synthetic resins such as fluororesins.
  • the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is preferably a fluorine-based resin, and more preferably PTFE. Since the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is a fluororesin, the slidability with the inner cylinder 20 disposed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10 is enhanced, and the outer cylinder 10 moves in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. Is easier to do.
  • the material forming the inner cylinder 20 is preferably different from the material forming the outer cylinder 10. For example, when the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is a fluororesin, the inner cylinder 20 is formed.
  • the material is preferably a polyolefin resin, more preferably polyethylene. Since the material forming the inner cylinder 20 is different from the material forming the outer cylinder 10, the slidability with the outer cylinder 10 can be improved, and the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 move in the perspective direction. Will be easier.
  • the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is preferably transparent or translucent. Since the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is transparent or semi-transparent, the positional relationship between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10 can be visually confirmed. The operability of the endoscope treatment tool 1 can be improved.
  • the inner cylinder 20 is preferably a coil. Since the inner cylinder 20 is a coil, the inner cylinder 20 can be made to have a balance between rigidity and flexibility, and the endoscope treatment tool 1 can be used from the forceps port of the endoscope to the treatment target site. It is easy to insert, and it becomes easy to move the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction and the inner cylinder 20 and the linear object 30 in the perspective direction.
  • the lengths of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction are the lengths of the linear object 30, the outer cylinder 10, and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction in consideration of the distance from the forceps opening of the endoscope to the treatment target site.
  • An appropriate length can be selected according to the size.
  • the lengths of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction can be set to, for example, 1000 mm or more and 3000 mm or less.
  • the perspective length of the inner cylinder 20 is preferably longer than the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10. Since the length of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction is longer than the length of the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction, the outer cylinder 10 is easily moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20, and the outer cylinder 10 is excessively projected in the body. By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage to internal tissues other than the treatment target site.
  • the length of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction is preferably 1.2 times or less, more preferably 1.1 times or less, and 1.05 times the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10. The following is more preferable.
  • the inner cylinder 20 and the connecting portion 31 are sufficiently provided in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10. Can fit in. As a result, before the treatment instrument is transported to the treatment target site, it is possible to prevent the treatment instrument from easily damaging the forceps port or the forceps channel in the endoscope, the body tissue other than the treatment target site, or the like.
  • the sizes of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be appropriately selected according to the size of the forceps hole of the endoscope and the size of other members of the endoscopic treatment tool 1 such as the connecting portion 31.
  • the thickness of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is preferably 100 ⁇ m or more, more preferably 150 ⁇ m or more, and further preferably 200 ⁇ m or more.
  • the thickness of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is preferably 500 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 400 ⁇ m or less, and further preferably 300 ⁇ m or less.
  • the inner cylinder 20 has a large diameter portion 21 having a large outer diameter. That is, the outer diameter of the large diameter portion 21 is larger than the outer diameter of the portion of the inner cylinder 20 that is not the large diameter portion 21. Since the inner cylinder 20 has the large diameter portion 21, the lubricating oil layer 60 spreads closer to the proximal side than the large diameter portion 21, the lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to the handle 50 and the like, and It is possible to prevent the operation from being disturbed.
  • a tubular member is covered at an arbitrary position of the inner cylinder 20 and the inner cylinder 20 and the tubular member are fixed with an adhesive or the like.
  • the inner cylinder 20 is inserted into the inner cavity of the cylindrical member, and the cylindrical member is caulked to bring the inner cylinder 20 and the cylindrical member into close contact with each other. Examples include a method of bringing the tube into close contact.
  • the large-diameter portion 21 By forming the large-diameter portion 21 by covering the inner cylinder 20 with a cylindrical member and fixing the inner cylinder 20 and the cylindrical member to each other, the large-diameter portion 21 can be easily formed and the endoscope treatment tool 1 The production efficiency can be improved.
  • the linear object 30 has a perspective direction and has a connecting portion 31 at the distal end.
  • the linear object 30 may have a cylindrical shape having a lumen extending in the perspective direction, but is preferably a solid shape. Since the linear object 30 is solid, the rigidity can be increased without making the outer diameter of the linear object 30 excessively large, the outer diameter of the endoscope treatment tool 1 can be made small, and the endoscope can be used. The insertability of the treatment tool 1 can be improved.
  • the material forming the linear object 30 is a metal wire material such as stainless steel or carbon steel, a polyamide resin such as nylon, a polyolefin resin such as PP or PE, a polyester resin such as PET, an aromatic poly resin such as PEEK. Examples thereof include synthetic resin fibers such as ether ketone resin, polyimide resin, fluorine resin such as PTFE, PFA and ETFE. Above all, the material forming the linear object 30 is preferably a stainless steel wire rod. Since the material forming the linear object 30 is a stainless steel wire material, it is possible to improve biocompatibility while providing necessary strength.
  • the linear object 30 may have a coating layer on the surface of the linear object 30. Since the linear object 30 has the coating layer, it is possible to reduce friction between the linear object 30 and the inner cylinder 20 to improve slidability, and to increase the strength of the linear object 30. It will be possible.
  • the coating layer include fluororesins such as PTFE, PFA, ETFE, and tetrafluoroethylene / hexafluoropropylene copolymer (FEP).
  • the material for forming the coating layer may be coated on the linear material 30, and for example, a dipping method, a spray method, a fluidized bed method, a kneader coater method or the like may be used. Can be used.
  • the length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction is similar to the lengths of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction, and the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder considering the distance from the forceps port of the endoscope to the treatment target site and the like.
  • An appropriate length can be selected according to the length of the barrel 20 in the perspective direction.
  • the length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction can be, for example, 1000 mm or more and 3000 mm or less.
  • the perspective length of the linear object 30 is preferably longer than both the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10 and the perspective length of the inner cylinder 20. Since the length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction is longer than both the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10 and the perspective length of the inner cylinder 20, the outer cylinder 10 can move in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. This facilitates the operation, and prevents the outer cylinder 10 from excessively projecting inside the body and damaging internal tissues other than the treatment target site.
  • the length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction is preferably 1.15 times or less, more preferably 1.1 times or less the length of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction, and 1.05. It is more preferable that the amount is not more than double.
  • the outer diameter of the linear object 30 is preferably 100 ⁇ m or more, more preferably 200 ⁇ m or more, and further preferably 300 ⁇ m or more. By setting the lower limit value of the outer diameter of the linear object 30 within the above range, the rigidity of the linear object 30 can be increased and the insertability of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 can be improved.
  • the outer diameter of the linear object 30 is preferably 0.8 times or less, more preferably 0.5 times or less, and preferably 0.15 times or more of the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20. More preferably 0.3 times or more. That is, the outer diameter of the linear object 30 is preferably in the range of 0.8 to 0.15 times the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20, and is in the range of 0.5 to 0.3 times. Is more preferable. By setting the upper limit of the outer diameter of the linear object 30 to the above range, the outer diameter can be reduced while maintaining the rigidity of the linear object 30, and the endoscopic treatment tool 1 can be made thin. You can
  • the connecting portion 31 is a portion for connecting a treatment instrument to the endoscopic treatment instrument 1, and is provided at the distal end portion of the linear object 30.
  • the connection portion 31 may be a part of the linear object 30, but is preferably a separate component for connecting the treatment instrument to the distal end portion of the linear object 30. Since the connection portion 31 is provided at the distal end portion of the linear object 30, connection of the treatment instrument to the linear object 30 and removal of the treatment instrument from the linear object 30 are facilitated, and the endoscopic treatment is performed.
  • the treatment using the tool 1 is easy to perform, and the treatment time can be shortened.
  • the material forming the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is, for example, stainless steel.
  • Metal such as carbon steel, polyamide resin such as nylon, polyolefin resin such as PP and PE, polyester resin such as PET, aromatic polyether ketone resin such as PEEK, polyimide resin, PTFE, PFA, Examples thereof include synthetic resins such as fluorinated resins such as ETFE.
  • the material forming the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is the same as the material forming the linear object 30.
  • the connecting portion 31 is a separate member from the linear object 30, the material of the connecting portion 31 and the material forming the linear object 30 are the same, so that the connection portion 31 and the linear object 30 are joined firmly. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the connecting portion 31 from coming off from the linear object 30, and it is possible to improve the durability of the endoscopic treatment tool 1.
  • the connecting portion 31 is a component different from the linear object 30 arranged at the distal end of the linear object 30, a method of fixing another component for connecting the treatment instrument to the linear object 30 is described.
  • mechanical fixing with a connecting member such as screws, caulking, fitting, press fitting, welding, bonding, etc. can be used.
  • the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is fixed to the linear object 30 by welding. Since the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is fixed to the linear object 30 by welding, the joint strength between the connecting portion 31 and the linear object 30 can be easily increased, and the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 It is possible to reduce the possibility of damage.
  • the outer diameter of the connecting portion 31 is preferably smaller than the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20. That is, it is preferable that the connecting portion 31 can be arranged in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20. Since the outer diameter of the connecting portion 31 is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20, the connecting portion 31 is moved into the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20 when the endoscope treatment tool 1 is fed from the forceps port of the endoscope to the treatment target site. Can be stored in. As a result, the connection part 31 is housed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, and the connection part 31 and the treatment instrument are prevented from damaging the forceps port or the forceps channel in the endoscope, the internal tissue other than the treatment target site, or the like. it can. In order to arrange the treatment instrument inside the outer cylinder 10, the outer diameter of the connecting portion 31 is preferably smaller than the inner diameter of the outer cylinder 10.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is a layer containing lubricating oil and enhances the slidability of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20.
  • Examples of the lubricating oil contained in the lubricating oil layer 60 include silicone-based lubricating oil, ester-based lubricating oil, and fluorine-based lubricating oil.
  • the lubricating oil contained in the lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably silicone oil. Since the lubricating oil layer 60 contains the silicone oil, the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be improved for a long period of time while enhancing the safety of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 may be arranged on either the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 or the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, it is arranged on both the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20. Is preferred.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 By disposing the lubricating oil layer 60 on both the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, the slidability between the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 can be further enhanced. This makes it easy to move the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20 even in a body lumen having many meandering portions. Therefore, the treatment instrument connected to the connecting portion 31 can be easily projected from the outer cylinder 10.
  • the length from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 is shorter than the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10 and is larger than the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. It is preferably shorter than the length of the diameter portion 21 to the distal end 21a.
  • the length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is preferably 0.95 times or less the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10, and is preferably 0. It is more preferably 9 times or less, further preferably 0.85 times or less.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is less likely to be exposed from the outer cylinder 10.
  • the length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is preferably 0.6 times or more the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10, It is more preferably 0.7 times or more, further preferably 0.8 times or more.
  • the length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is 0.9 times or less than the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21. Is more preferable, 0.85 times or less is more preferable, and 0.8 times or less is still more preferable.
  • the upper limit of the ratio of the length from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21 is set within the above range. The setting makes it difficult for the lubricating oil layer 60 to be exposed from the outer cylinder 10.
  • the length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is 0.3 times or more the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21. Preferably, it is 0.4 times or more, more preferably 0.5 times or more.
  • the lower limit of the ratio of the length from the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the proximal end 60b and the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21 is set within the above range. By setting it, the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be sufficiently enhanced.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably arranged at a position not in contact with the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. That is, it is preferable that the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 is located on the proximal side of the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20.
  • the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 is attached to the connecting portion 31 beyond the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the treatment instrument from being difficult to connect to the connection part 31 and prevent the treatment instrument connected to the connection part 31 from falling off easily.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 may be arranged on at least a part in the circumferential direction of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 in one cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 in a cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder 10. Is preferred.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, friction generated between the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20. Can be further reduced. As a result, the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be improved.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 in one cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder 10. More preferably, it is arranged over both the inner surface of the inner cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably arranged in the perspective direction in the proximal side of the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 and in the distal side of the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed outside the outer cylinder 10. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 from unintentionally adhering to other objects such as the connecting portion 31, and as a result, it is possible to improve the operability of the endoscopic treatment tool 1.
  • the inner cylinder 20 preferably has a distal large-diameter portion 23 on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21. That is, the inner cylinder 20 preferably has the large-diameter portion 21 and the distal-side large-diameter portion 23. Further, it is preferable that the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed closer to the proximal side than the proximal end 23b of the large diameter portion 23 on the distal side.
  • the lubricating oil that constitutes the lubricating oil layer 60 spreads to the proximal side, and the proximal portion of the lubricating oil layer 60.
  • the large diameter portion 21 prevents the end 60b from moving to the proximal side, and prevents the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 from spreading to the distal side and moving the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the distal side.
  • the prevention of the large-diameter portion 23 on the side can prevent the lubricating oil layer 60 from being exposed from the outer cylinder 10.
  • the large-diameter portion 21 may be provided at an arbitrary position in the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20, but is preferably located closer to the proximal side than the midpoint of the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20, and the perspective of the inner cylinder 20. It is more preferable that the position is closer to the proximal side than the middle point between the midpoint of the direction and the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20. Since the large-diameter portion 21 is closer to the inner cylinder 20 than the midpoint in the perspective direction, it becomes easy to form the large-diameter portion 21 in the inner cylinder 20, and the efficiency in manufacturing the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 is improved. Can be increased.
  • the distal-side large-diameter portion 23 may be provided on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21, but is located on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21 and farther from the midpoint of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction. It is preferable that the position is on the side of the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20, and the position is on the distal side of the large diameter portion 21 and on the far side of the middle point between the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20 and the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. More preferable.
  • the distal large-diameter portion 23 is located on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21 and further on the distal side than the midpoint in the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20, so that the distal-side large-diameter portion 23 is attached to the inner cylinder 20. It is easy to form and the manufacturing efficiency of the endoscopic treatment tool 1 can be improved.
  • the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 is closer to the proximal side than the proximal end 23b of the distal large diameter portion 23.
  • the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed more distally than the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21. That is, it is preferable that the lubricating oil layer 60 is not arranged on the proximal side of the proximal end of the large-diameter portion 21 and on the proximal side of the distal end of the distal-side large-diameter portion 23.
  • the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed closer to the proximal side than the proximal end 23b of the distal large diameter portion 23, and the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 is distal to the large diameter portion 21. Since the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed on the distal side of the end 21a, it is difficult for the lubricating oil layer 60 to be exposed to the outside of the outer cylinder 10, and the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to other objects such as the connecting portion 31 and the like. It is prevented that the operability of the mirror treatment tool 1 is deteriorated.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged on the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, and the portion where the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged is separated from the outer cylinder 10 when the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. It is preferably a portion that is not exposed. Since the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged in a portion that is not exposed from the outer cylinder 10 when the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20, the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 Even if the lubricating oil layer 60 spreads in the perspective direction due to the movement of the outer cylinder 10, the lubricating oil layer 60 is difficult to be exposed from the outer cylinder 10, and the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 causes the connecting portion 31 and the handle 50, which will be described later, etc. It can be prevented from adhering to other things.
  • the outer cylinder 10 preferably has a grip portion 40 on the outer surface. Since the outer cylinder 10 has the grip portion 40 on the outer surface, the outer cylinder 10 can be easily gripped sufficiently when the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. It is possible to improve the operability of the treatment tool 1.
  • the grip portion 40 is preferably arranged closer to the proximal side than the midpoint of the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction. Since the grip portion 40 is disposed closer to the proximal side than the midpoint of the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction, the outer cylinder 10 is more easily gripped, and the connecting portion 31 and the treatment instrument are placed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10. It is possible to easily perform the operation of storing.
  • the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 preferably has a handle 50.
  • the handle 50 is a member that a user holds when operating the endoscopic treatment tool 1.
  • the handle 50 may have a slider 52 to which the proximal end of the linear object 30 is connected and which can move in the perspective direction. Further, the handle 50 may be connected to the proximal end portion of the inner cylinder 20.
  • the handle 50 is connected to the proximal end portion of the linear object 30 and has the slider 52 that can move in the perspective direction, so that when the treatment instrument is connected to the connection portion 31, or the connection portion. It becomes easy to move the linear object 30 in the perspective direction when the treatment instrument connected to 31 is operated, and the operability of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 can be improved.
  • the method for manufacturing the endoscopic treatment tool 1 of the present invention comprises a first step of preparing the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, and a lubricating oil on the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 distal to the large-diameter portion 21. It has a second step of applying and a third step of inserting the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20 from the distal end 10a of the outer cylinder 10 into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10.
  • the first step of preparing the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is performed.
  • a step of cleaning the inner cylinder 20 may be performed after the first step.
  • the second step of applying the lubricating oil to the inner cylinder 20 is performed.
  • lubricating oil is applied to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, which is on the distal side of the large diameter portion 21 of the inner cylinder 20.
  • the method of applying the lubricating oil to the inner cylinder 20 includes, for example, rubbing the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 with a cloth impregnated with the lubricating oil, dipping a brush or the like in the lubricating oil, and applying the lubricating oil to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20.
  • the inner cylinder 20 is dipped in a water tank filled with lubricating oil.
  • the lubricating oil layer 60 having a sufficient effect of improving the property can be efficiently formed in a short time using a small amount of lubricating oil.
  • the lubricating oil applied to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 examples include silicone lubricating oil, ester lubricating oil, and fluorine lubricating oil.
  • the lubricating oil is preferably silicone oil.
  • a step of applying lubricating oil to the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 may be performed before or after the second step.
  • a method for applying the lubricating oil to the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 for example, a cloth, string or the like impregnated with the lubricating oil is applied through the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, and the lubricating oil is filled in a water tank.
  • the outer cylinder 10 may be dipped.
  • the step of applying lubricating oil to the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 before or after the second step the lubricating oil layer 60 can be formed on the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10, and the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be formed. It is possible to further reduce the friction generated between and.
  • a third step of inserting the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20 from the distal end 10a of the outer cylinder 10 into the inner cavity is performed.
  • the second step and the third step may be continuously performed.
  • Performing the second step and the third step continuously means that the proximal end portion of the inner cylinder 20 is inserted into the distal end 10a of the outer cylinder 10 and the lubricant is applied from the proximal side of the inner cylinder 20. It refers to sequentially inserting the inner cylinder 20 into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10.
  • a step of arranging the linear object 30 having the connection portion 31 for the treatment instrument at the distal end portion in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20 may be performed.
  • the distal end of the linear object 30, that is, the distal end of the connecting portion 31 may be inserted from the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20 into the lumen, but the proximal end of the linear object 30 may be It is preferable to insert the distal end 20a of the tube 20 into the lumen.
  • the proximal end of the linear object 30 is indented from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20.
  • the fourth step of cleaning the distal end portion of the outer cylinder 10 may be performed.
  • the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 and the distal end portion of the outer cylinder 10 come into contact with each other, and Lubricating oil may adhere to the distal end, and lubricating oil may adhere to other objects such as the connecting portion 31.
  • this lubricant oil can be removed and the lubricant oil can be prevented from adhering to other objects. ..
  • the distal end of the inner cylinder 20 may be washed together with the distal end of the outer cylinder 10. That is, the fourth step may be a step of cleaning the distal end portion of the outer cylinder 10 and the distal end portion of the inner cylinder 20.
  • the lubricating oil has unintentionally adhered to the distal end of the inner cylinder 20. In this case, this lubricating oil can also be removed, and the adhesion of the lubricating oil to other objects can be prevented.
  • the endoscopic treatment tool of the present invention includes the outer cylinder having the perspective direction, the inner cylinder arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, and the inner cylinder arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder.
  • a linear object having a connection portion with a treatment instrument at an end thereof, and the outer cylinder is movable in a perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder, and the distal end of the inner cylinder is removed from the outer cylinder. It can be exposed from the cylinder, the inner cylinder has a large diameter part with a large outer diameter, and the lubricating oil layer is arranged between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder.
  • the endoscopic treatment tool of the present invention is arranged on the proximal side of the distal end of the inner cylinder and on the distal side of the large diameter portion.

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Provided are: an endoscopic treatment tool, in which sliding performance between an outer tube and an inner tube is improved, and a treatment implement can be reliably projected from the outer tube at an intended timing; and a method for manufacturing same. The present invention has an outer tube (10) that has distal and proximal directions, an inner tube (20) disposed in a cavity inside the outer tube (10), and a wire-like object (30) disposed in a cavity inside the inner tube (20) and having, at a distal end part, a connecting part (31) that is connected to the treatment implement. The outer tube (10) is capable of moving in the distal and proximal directions relative to the inner tube (20) and exposing a distal end (20a) of the inner tube (20) from the outer tube (10). The inner tube (20) has a large outer diameter part (21) having a large diameter. A lubricating oil layer (60) is disposed between the outer tube (10) and the inner tube (20), and the lubricating oil layer (60) is not disposed in a section in which the outer diameter of the large diameter part (21) is the greatest.

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内視鏡処置具およびその製造方法Endoscopic treatment tool and manufacturing method thereof
 本発明は、内視鏡を用いた手術や処置において、止血、体内組織の採取や切除、体内組織への薬液の注射等を目的として使用される内視鏡処置具に関するものである。 The present invention relates to an endoscopic treatment tool used for the purpose of hemostasis, collection and excision of internal tissue, injection of a drug solution into internal tissue, etc., during surgery and treatment using an endoscope.
 従来から、内視鏡的粘膜下層剥離術(ESD)や内視鏡的粘膜切除術(EMR)等の内視鏡を用いた処置において、病変部の切除によって出血した際の止血や病変部を縫縮するためのクリップ、病変部を切除するためのスネアやナイフ、体内組織を採取するための鉗子、体内組織へ薬液を注入するための局注針等の処置器具である内視鏡処置具が使用されている。 Conventionally, in endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), hemostasis and lesions when bleeding due to excision of lesions are performed. An endoscopic treatment tool, which is a treatment instrument such as a clip for suturing, a snare or knife for removing a lesion, forceps for collecting body tissue, a local injection needle for injecting a drug solution into body tissue, etc. Is used.
 例えば、特許文献1には、針と該針に取り付けられる内管との接続部における水密性を向上させ、内管が外管内を摺動可能である内視鏡処置具が記載されている。特許文献2には、インナーシースとアウターシースを有する操作ワイヤを備え、インナーシースとアウターシースの螺旋構造によりインナーシースとアウターシースの洗浄効果を向上させた内視鏡処置具が記載されている。特許文献3には、内筒部と外筒部とスライド部とを有し、外筒部の回りに設けられたスライド部を回転させることによって内視鏡先端の処置具を回転させることが可能であり、また、スライド部を進退操作することによって処置部の進退を可能にすることができる内視鏡処置具が記載されている。特許文献4には、内筒と外筒と、内筒と外筒の間にオイルを塗布したシールリングとを備えた内視鏡用結紮用具が記載されている。 For example, Patent Document 1 describes an endoscopic treatment tool in which the watertightness of a connection portion between a needle and an inner tube attached to the needle is improved and the inner tube is slidable in the outer tube. Patent Document 2 describes an endoscopic treatment tool that includes an operation wire having an inner sheath and an outer sheath, and that improves the cleaning effect of the inner sheath and the outer sheath by a spiral structure of the inner sheath and the outer sheath. Patent Document 3 has an inner cylinder portion, an outer cylinder portion, and a slide portion, and a treatment tool at the distal end of an endoscope can be rotated by rotating a slide portion provided around the outer cylinder portion. Further, there is described an endoscopic treatment instrument capable of advancing / retreating a treatment section by operating a slide section to advance / retreat. Patent Document 4 describes an endoscope ligation tool including an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder, and a seal ring in which oil is applied between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder.
特開2015-188588号公報JP, 2005-188588, A 特開2012-200518号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-200518 特開2005-198868号公報JP-A-2005-198868 特開平11-056861号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-056861
 クリップ等の処置器具は、内視鏡処置具の先端に取り付けられ、外筒に収納した状態で内視鏡に挿通される。処置器具を目的の箇所で外筒から突出させる際には、外筒と内筒とを摺動させる。例えば、大腸等では、距離が長く、かつ蛇行の多い箇所を内視鏡処置具が挿通するが、このような箇所においては内視鏡処置具も蛇行した状態となり、外筒と内筒との摩擦が大きくなって摺動が困難となって、処置器具の突出に時間がかかってしまうおそれや処置器具を突出させることができないおそれがある。内視鏡処置具を用いた手技、特に止血や縫縮といった処置は素早い作業が求められる。 A treatment instrument such as a clip is attached to the tip of the endoscopic treatment instrument, and is inserted into the endoscope while being housed in the outer cylinder. When projecting the treatment instrument from the outer cylinder at a desired location, the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are slid. For example, in the large intestine or the like, the endoscopic treatment tool is inserted through a portion having a long distance and a lot of meandering. However, in such a place, the endoscopic treatment tool is also meandering, and the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are separated. There is a possibility that it may take a long time to project the treatment instrument or the treatment instrument may not be able to be ejected because the friction increases and sliding becomes difficult. A swift operation is required for a procedure using an endoscopic treatment tool, in particular, a procedure such as hemostasis or sewing.
 本発明は、前記の事情に鑑みてなされたものであり、その目的は、外筒と内筒との摺動性を向上させ、意図したタイミングで確実に処置器具を外筒から突出させることができる内視鏡処置具およびその製造方法を提供することにある。 The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to improve slidability between an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder so that a treatment instrument can be reliably projected from the outer cylinder at an intended timing. An object is to provide an endoscopic treatment tool and a manufacturing method thereof.
 本発明者らは上記課題を解決するために鋭意研究を重ねた結果、本発明を完成するに至った。すなわち、本発明の要旨は以下の通りである。
[1] 遠近方向を有する外筒と、外筒の内腔に配置されている内筒と、内筒の内腔に配置されており、遠位端部に処置器具との接続部を有している線状物と、を有し、外筒は、内筒に対して遠近方向に移動が可能であって、内筒の遠位端を外筒から露出させることが可能であり、内筒は、外径が大きい大径部を有しており、外筒と内筒の間に潤滑油層が配置されており、潤滑油層は、大径部の最も外径の大きい区間には配置されていないことを特徴とする内視鏡処置具。
[2] 潤滑油層は、外筒の内表面と内筒の外表面の両方に配置されていることが好ましい。
[3] 潤滑油層は、内筒の遠位端に接しない位置に配置されていることが好ましい。
[4] 潤滑油層の遠位端から近位端までの長さは、外筒の遠位端から近位端までの長さよりも短く、かつ内筒の遠位端から大径部の遠位端までの長さよりも短いことが好ましい。
[5] 潤滑油層は、外筒の遠近方向に垂直な一断面において、外筒の内表面と内筒の外表面の少なくとも一方の全周にわたって配置されていることが好ましい。
[6] 潤滑油層は、遠近方向において、内筒の遠位端よりも近位側、かつ大径部の遠位端よりも遠位側に配置されていることが好ましい。
[7] 内筒は、大径部よりも遠位側に遠位側大径部を有しており、潤滑油層は、遠位側大径部の近位端よりも近位側に配置されていることが好ましい。
[8] 潤滑油層は、内筒の外表面に配置されており、潤滑油層が配置されている部分は、外筒を内筒に対して遠近方向に移動させた際に外筒から露出しない部分であることが好ましい。
[9] 内筒は、コイルであることが好ましい。
[10] 潤滑油層は、シリコーンオイルを含むことが好ましい。
[11] [1]~[10]のいずれかに記載の内視鏡処置具を製造する方法であって、外筒と内筒を準備する第1工程と、内筒の大径部よりも遠位側の外表面に潤滑油を塗布する第2工程と、内筒の近位端を、外筒の遠位端から外筒の内腔に挿通する第3工程と、を有することを特徴とする内視鏡処置具の製造方法。
[12] 第3工程の後に、外筒の遠位端部を洗浄する第4工程を行うことが好ましい。
The present inventors have completed the present invention as a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems. That is, the gist of the present invention is as follows.
[1] An outer cylinder having a perspective direction, an inner cylinder arranged in an inner cavity of the outer cylinder, and an inner cylinder arranged in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder, and a distal end portion having a connection portion with a treatment instrument. The outer cylinder is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder, and the distal end of the inner cylinder can be exposed from the outer cylinder. Has a large diameter portion with a large outer diameter, a lubricating oil layer is arranged between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, and the lubricating oil layer is arranged in the section with the largest outer diameter of the large diameter portion. An endoscopic treatment tool characterized by the absence thereof.
[2] The lubricating oil layer is preferably arranged on both the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder.
[3] The lubricating oil layer is preferably arranged at a position not in contact with the distal end of the inner cylinder.
[4] The length from the distal end to the proximal end of the lubricating oil layer is shorter than the length from the distal end to the proximal end of the outer cylinder, and the distal end of the large diameter portion from the distal end of the inner cylinder. It is preferably shorter than the length to the edge.
[5] It is preferable that the lubricating oil layer is arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder in one cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder.
[6] It is preferable that the lubricating oil layer is disposed on the proximal side of the distal end of the inner cylinder and on the distal side of the distal end of the large diameter portion in the perspective direction.
[7] The inner cylinder has a distal large-diameter portion distal to the large-diameter portion, and the lubricating oil layer is arranged closer to the proximal side than the proximal end of the distal large-diameter portion. Preferably.
[8] The lubricating oil layer is arranged on the outer surface of the inner cylinder, and the portion where the lubricating oil layer is arranged is a portion which is not exposed from the outer cylinder when the outer cylinder is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder. Is preferred.
[9] The inner cylinder is preferably a coil.
[10] The lubricating oil layer preferably contains silicone oil.
[11] A method for manufacturing the endoscopic treatment device according to any one of [1] to [10], further comprising: a first step of preparing an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder; It has a second step of applying a lubricating oil to the outer surface on the distal side, and a third step of inserting the proximal end of the inner cylinder from the distal end of the outer cylinder into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder. A method for manufacturing an endoscopic treatment tool.
[12] It is preferable to perform the fourth step of cleaning the distal end portion of the outer cylinder after the third step.
 本発明の内視鏡処置具によれば、潤滑油層が外筒と内筒との間に配置されていることによって、外筒と内筒との摺動性を向上させることができ、内視鏡処置具を蛇行している箇所の多い生体内管腔に挿通した状態であっても外筒の内表面と内筒の外表面との間に大きな摩擦が生じにくく、外筒と内筒とを摺動させて処置器具を外筒から容易に突出させることが可能である。また、潤滑油層が大径部の最も外径の大きい区間には配置されていないことにより、潤滑油層が外筒の外側に露出しにくくすることができる。 According to the endoscopic treatment tool of the present invention, by disposing the lubricating oil layer between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, it is possible to improve the slidability between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. Even when the mirror treatment tool is inserted into the in-vivo lumen where there are many meandering locations, a large amount of friction is unlikely to occur between the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder. The treatment instrument can be easily projected from the outer cylinder by sliding. Further, since the lubricating oil layer is not arranged in the section having the largest outer diameter of the large diameter portion, it is possible to prevent the lubricating oil layer from being exposed to the outside of the outer cylinder.
本発明の一実施の形態における内視鏡処置具の全体の平面図を表す。1 is a plan view of an entire endoscopic treatment tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. 図1に示した内視鏡処置具の遠近方向に沿った断面模式図を表す。FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the perspective of the endoscopic treatment tool shown in FIG. 1. 図2に示した内視鏡処置具の遠近方向に垂直なIII-III断面図を表す。FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III perpendicular to the perspective direction of the endoscopic treatment tool shown in FIG. 2.
 以下、下記実施の形態に基づき本発明をより具体的に説明するが、本発明はもとより下記実施の形態によって制限を受けるものではなく、前・後記の趣旨に適合し得る範囲で適当に変更を加えて実施することも勿論可能であり、それらはいずれも本発明の技術的範囲に包含される。なお、各図面において、便宜上、ハッチングや部材符号等を省略する場合もあるが、かかる場合、明細書や他の図面を参照するものとする。また、図面における種々部材の寸法は、本発明の特徴の理解に資することを優先しているため、実際の寸法とは異なる場合がある。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically on the basis of the following embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments as well as the present invention, and may be appropriately modified within a range compatible with the gist of the preceding and following description. In addition, it is possible to implement in addition, and all of them are included in the technical scope of the present invention. Note that, in each drawing, hatching, member reference numerals and the like may be omitted for convenience, but in such a case, the specification and other drawings are referred to. Further, the dimensions of various members in the drawings may be different from the actual dimensions because priority is given to contributing to the understanding of the features of the present invention.
 図1は本発明の実施の形態における内視鏡処置具の全体の平面図であり、図2は内視鏡処置具の遠近方向に沿った断面模式図であり、図3は内視鏡処置具の遠近方向に垂直な断面図である。 1 is a plan view of an entire endoscopic treatment tool according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the endoscopic treatment tool taken along the perspective direction, and FIG. 3 is an endoscopic treatment. It is sectional drawing perpendicular | vertical to the perspective direction of a tool.
 図1~図3に示すように、本発明の内視鏡処置具1は、遠近方向を有する外筒10と、外筒10の内腔に配置されている内筒20と、内筒20の内腔に配置されており、遠位端部に処置器具との接続部31を有している線状物30と、を有している。 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an endoscopic treatment tool 1 of the present invention includes an outer cylinder 10 having a perspective direction, an inner cylinder 20 arranged in an inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, and an inner cylinder 20. The linear object 30 which is disposed in the lumen and has a connection portion 31 with a treatment instrument at a distal end portion.
 本発明において、近位側とは外筒10や内筒20の延在方向に対して使用者の手元側を指し、遠位側とは近位側の反対側、すなわち処置対象側を指す。また、外筒10や内筒20の延在方向を遠近方向と称する。径方向とは外筒10や内筒20の半径方向を指し、径方向において内方とは外筒10や内筒20の軸中心側に向かう方向を指し、径方向において外方とは内方と反対側に向かう方向を指す。なお、図1および図2において、図の右側が近位側であり、図の左側が遠位側である。 In the present invention, the proximal side refers to the hand side of the user with respect to the extending direction of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, and the distal side refers to the opposite side of the proximal side, that is, the treatment target side. Further, the extending direction of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is referred to as the perspective direction. The radial direction refers to the radial direction of the outer cylinder 10 or the inner cylinder 20, the inner side in the radial direction refers to the direction toward the axial center of the outer cylinder 10 or the inner cylinder 20, and the outer side refers to the inner side in the radial direction. And points to the opposite side. 1 and 2, the right side of the figures is the proximal side, and the left side of the figures is the distal side.
 内視鏡処置具1は、ESDやEMR等の内視鏡を用いた処置において、処置器具との接続部31に処置器具を接続する。処置器具は、病変部の切除、止血、病変部の縫縮、体内組織の採取、体内組織への薬液の注入等に用いられる。処置器具の具体例としては、病変部の切除にはスネアやナイフ、止血や病変部の縫縮にはクリップ、体内組織の採取には鉗子、体内組織への薬液の注入には局注針等が挙げられる。 The endoscopic treatment tool 1 connects the treatment instrument to the connection part 31 with the treatment instrument in the procedure using the endoscope such as ESD or EMR. The treatment instrument is used for excision of a lesion, hemostasis, suture of a lesion, collection of internal tissues, injection of a drug solution into internal tissues, and the like. Specific examples of treatment instruments include snares and knives for excising lesions, clips for hemostasis and suturing of lesions, forceps for collecting internal tissue, local injection needles for injecting drug solution into internal tissue, etc. Is mentioned.
 外筒10は、内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動が可能である。つまり、外筒10を内視鏡処置具1に対して相対的に移動させ、外筒10と内筒20の位置関係を動かすことができる。例えば、内筒20を動かさずに外筒10を遠近方向に移動させることが可能であってもよく、外筒10を動かさずに内筒20を遠近方向に移動させることが可能であってもよい。 The outer cylinder 10 is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. That is, the outer cylinder 10 can be moved relative to the endoscopic treatment tool 1, and the positional relationship between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be moved. For example, the outer cylinder 10 may be moved in the perspective direction without moving the inner cylinder 20, or the inner cylinder 20 may be moved in the perspective direction without moving the outer cylinder 10. Good.
 外筒10を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させることにより、内筒20の遠位端20aを外筒10から露出させることが可能である。外筒10を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させることによって、内筒20の遠位端20aを外筒10から露出させることが可能であることにより、接続部31に接続されている処置器具を外筒10から突出させることができる。 The distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 can be exposed from the outer cylinder 10 by moving the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. By moving the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20, it is possible to expose the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 from the outer cylinder 10, and thus the treatment connected to the connecting portion 31. The device can be projected from the outer cylinder 10.
 図2に示すように、内筒20は、外径が大きい大径部21を有しており、外筒10と内筒20の間に潤滑油層60が配置されており、潤滑油層60は、大径部21の最も外径の大きい区間には配置されていないことを特徴とする。内視鏡処置具1において、潤滑油層60が外筒10と内筒20の間に配置されていることにより、潤滑油層60が外筒10と内筒20との摺動性を高め、接続部31に接続されている処置器具を外筒10から突出させやすくなる。また、潤滑油層60が大径部21の最も外径の大きい区間には配置されていないことにより、潤滑油層60が外筒10の外部へ露出することを防止できる。そのため、露出した潤滑油層60の一部が外筒10や内筒20の表面に付着してハンドリングが悪くなること、露出した潤滑油層60の一部が接続部31に付着して処置器具が取り付けにくくなることや脱落しやすくなること、また、後述するハンドル50等に付着して内視鏡処置具1の操作が困難となること等を防止できる。 As shown in FIG. 2, the inner cylinder 20 has a large-diameter portion 21 having a large outer diameter, a lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, and the lubricating oil layer 60 is It is characterized in that it is not arranged in a section of the large diameter portion 21 having the largest outer diameter. In the endoscopic treatment tool 1, since the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, the lubricating oil layer 60 enhances the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, and the connecting portion. The treatment instrument connected to 31 can be easily projected from the outer cylinder 10. Further, since the lubricating oil layer 60 is not arranged in the section having the largest outer diameter of the large diameter portion 21, it is possible to prevent the lubricating oil layer 60 from being exposed to the outside of the outer cylinder 10. Therefore, a part of the exposed lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to the surface of the outer cylinder 10 or the inner cylinder 20 to deteriorate the handling, and a part of the exposed lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to the connection portion 31 to attach the treatment instrument. It is possible to prevent the operation of the endoscope treatment tool 1 from becoming difficult and easy to fall off, and to make it difficult to operate the endoscope treatment tool 1 by attaching it to the handle 50 or the like described later.
 外筒10は、遠近方向を有し、遠近方向に延在する内腔を有している。また、外筒10の内腔に内筒20が配置されている。外筒10は、内腔に接続部31を配置可能であることが好ましい。外筒10の内腔に接続部31を配置可能であることにより、接続部31に接続された処置器具の少なくとも一部を外筒10内に配置することができる。そのため、内視鏡の鉗子口から鉗子チャンネル内を通って処置器具を処置対象部位付近に搬送するまでの間に、処置器具が内視鏡内の鉗子口や鉗子チャンネル内、処置対象部位以外の体内組織等を傷付けることを防ぐことができる。 The outer cylinder 10 has a perspective direction and an inner cavity extending in the perspective direction. Further, the inner cylinder 20 is arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10. The outer cylinder 10 is preferably capable of disposing the connecting portion 31 in the inner cavity. Since the connecting portion 31 can be arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, at least a part of the treatment instrument connected to the connecting portion 31 can be arranged in the outer cylinder 10. Therefore, while the treatment instrument is transported from the forceps port of the endoscope to the vicinity of the treatment target site through the forceps channel, the treatment instrument may be installed in the forceps port or the forceps channel inside the endoscope, or other than the treatment target site. It is possible to prevent damage to internal tissues and the like.
 外筒10は、他の部材に固定されていないことが好ましい。外筒10が他の部材に固定されていないことにより、内視鏡処置具1を用いて処置を行う際に、処置器具の内視鏡処置具1内への収納や内視鏡処置具1からの露出を、内視鏡処置具1の径方向における最も外側面に配置されている外筒10を遠近方向に移動させることによって行うため、内視鏡処置具1の操作性を向上させることができる。 The outer cylinder 10 is preferably not fixed to another member. Since the outer cylinder 10 is not fixed to another member, when the treatment is performed using the endoscope treatment tool 1, the treatment instrument is stored in the endoscope treatment tool 1 or the endoscope treatment tool 1 is used. Exposure is performed by moving the outer cylinder 10 arranged on the outermost surface in the radial direction of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 in the perspective direction, and thus improving the operability of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1. You can
 外筒10が他の部材に固定されていない場合、内筒20は他の部材に固定されていることが好ましい。内筒20を固定する部材としては、例えば、図1および図2に示すように、内視鏡処置具1のハンドル50等が挙げられる。内視鏡処置具1において、外筒10が他の部材に固定されておらず、内筒20が他の部材に固定されていることにより、外筒10の内筒20に対する遠近方向の移動が行いやすく、内視鏡処置具1への処置器具の収納や露出の操作が行いやすくなる。なお、ハンドル50の詳細については後述する。 When the outer cylinder 10 is not fixed to another member, the inner cylinder 20 is preferably fixed to another member. As a member for fixing the inner cylinder 20, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a handle 50 of the endoscope treatment tool 1 and the like can be cited. In the endoscope treatment tool 1, since the outer cylinder 10 is not fixed to another member but the inner cylinder 20 is fixed to another member, the outer cylinder 10 can be moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. It is easy to carry out, and it becomes easy to store and expose the treatment instrument in the endoscopic treatment instrument 1. The details of the handle 50 will be described later.
 内筒20は、遠近方向を有し、遠近方向に延在する内腔を有している。内筒20の内腔に線状物30が配置されており、線状物30は内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動が可能であることが好ましい。線状物30が内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動可能であることにより、接続部31に接続された処置器具を容易に動作させることができる。具体的には、処置器具がクリップである場合、線状物30を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させることにより、クリップを開閉することや開閉度を調整することができる。 The inner cylinder 20 has a perspective direction, and has an inner cavity extending in the perspective direction. It is preferable that the linear object 30 is arranged in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20, and the linear object 30 is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. Since the linear object 30 is movable in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20, the treatment instrument connected to the connecting portion 31 can be easily operated. Specifically, when the treatment instrument is a clip, the clip 30 can be opened and closed and the degree of opening and closing can be adjusted by moving the linear object 30 in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20.
 外筒10および内筒20は、例えば、金属線材や板材がらせん状に巻回されているコイル状筒体、金属や合成樹脂から形成された短筒状の関節駒を軸方向に複数連結して回動可能にした筒体、合成樹脂から形成された筒体等を有することができる。 The outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 are, for example, a plurality of coil-shaped cylinders in which metal wires or plates are spirally wound, and a plurality of short cylinder joint pieces formed of metal or synthetic resin, which are connected in the axial direction. It is possible to have a cylindrical body that is made rotatable and a cylindrical body that is made of synthetic resin.
 外筒10および内筒20を構成する金属としては、例えば、SUS304、SUS316等のステンレス鋼、白金、ニッケル、コバルト、クロム、チタン、タングステン、金、Ni-Ti合金、Co-Cr合金、またはこれらの組み合わせが挙げられる。外筒10および内筒20を構成する金属は、中でも、Ni-Ti合金であることが好ましい。外筒10や内筒20を構成する金属がNi-Ti合金であることにより、外筒10や内筒20を形状記憶性や高弾性に優れたものとすることができる。 Examples of the metal forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 include stainless steel such as SUS304 and SUS316, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, titanium, tungsten, gold, Ni—Ti alloy, Co—Cr alloy, or these. The combination of The metal forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is preferably a Ni—Ti alloy, among others. Since the metal forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is a Ni—Ti alloy, the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can have excellent shape memory properties and high elasticity.
 外筒10および内筒20を構成する樹脂としては、例えば、ナイロン等のポリアミド系樹脂、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン等のポリオレフィン系樹脂、ポリエチレンテレフタレート(PET)等のポリエステル系樹脂、ポリエーテルエーテルケトン(PEEK)等の芳香族ポリエーテルケトン系樹脂、ポリイミド系樹脂、ポリテトラフルオロエチレン(PTFE)、テトラフルオロエチレン-パーフルオロアルキルビニルエーテル共重合体(PFA)、エチレン-テトラフルオロエチレン共重合体(ETFE)等のフッ素系樹脂等の合成樹脂等が挙げられる。 Examples of the resin forming the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 include polyamide resins such as nylon, polyolefin resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK). Such as aromatic polyether ketone resin, polyimide resin, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer (PFA), ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE), etc. Examples thereof include synthetic resins such as fluororesins.
 外筒10を構成する材料は、フッ素系樹脂であることが好ましく、PTFEであることがより好ましい。外筒10を構成する材料がフッ素系樹脂であることにより、外筒10の内腔に配置されている内筒20との摺動性が高まり、外筒10の内筒20に対する遠近方向の移動が行いやすくなる。また、内筒20を構成する材料は、外筒10を構成する材料と異なるものであることが好ましく、例えば、外筒10を構成する材料がフッ素系樹脂である場合、内筒20を構成する材料はポリオレフィン系樹脂であることが好ましく、ポリエチレンであることがより好ましい。内筒20を構成する材料が外筒10を構成する材料と異なるものであることにより、外筒10との摺動性を高めることができ、外筒10と内筒20との遠近方向の移動が容易となる。 The material forming the outer cylinder 10 is preferably a fluorine-based resin, and more preferably PTFE. Since the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is a fluororesin, the slidability with the inner cylinder 20 disposed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10 is enhanced, and the outer cylinder 10 moves in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. Is easier to do. The material forming the inner cylinder 20 is preferably different from the material forming the outer cylinder 10. For example, when the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is a fluororesin, the inner cylinder 20 is formed. The material is preferably a polyolefin resin, more preferably polyethylene. Since the material forming the inner cylinder 20 is different from the material forming the outer cylinder 10, the slidability with the outer cylinder 10 can be improved, and the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 move in the perspective direction. Will be easier.
 外筒10を構成する材料は、透明または半透明であることが好ましい。外筒10を構成する材料が透明または半透明であることにより、外筒10の内腔に配置されている内筒20と外筒10との位置関係を目視にて確認することができ、内視鏡処置具1の操作性を向上させることができる。 The material forming the outer cylinder 10 is preferably transparent or translucent. Since the material forming the outer cylinder 10 is transparent or semi-transparent, the positional relationship between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10 can be visually confirmed. The operability of the endoscope treatment tool 1 can be improved.
 内筒20は、コイルであることが好ましい。内筒20がコイルであることにより、内筒20を剛性と可撓性とのバランスがとれたものとすることができ、内視鏡処置具1を内視鏡の鉗子口から処置対象部位まで挿通しやすく、また、外筒10と内筒20との遠近方向の移動や、内筒20と線状物30との遠近方向の移動が行いやすくなる。 The inner cylinder 20 is preferably a coil. Since the inner cylinder 20 is a coil, the inner cylinder 20 can be made to have a balance between rigidity and flexibility, and the endoscope treatment tool 1 can be used from the forceps port of the endoscope to the treatment target site. It is easy to insert, and it becomes easy to move the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction and the inner cylinder 20 and the linear object 30 in the perspective direction.
 外筒10および内筒20の遠近方向の長さは、内視鏡の鉗子口から処置対象部位までの距離等を考慮し、線状物30や外筒10、内筒20の遠近方向の長さ等に応じて適切な長さを選択することができる。外筒10および内筒20の遠近方向の長さとしては、例えば、1000mm以上3000mm以下とすることができる。 The lengths of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction are the lengths of the linear object 30, the outer cylinder 10, and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction in consideration of the distance from the forceps opening of the endoscope to the treatment target site. An appropriate length can be selected according to the size. The lengths of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction can be set to, for example, 1000 mm or more and 3000 mm or less.
 内筒20の遠近方向の長さは、外筒10の遠近方向の長さよりも長いことが好ましい。内筒20の遠近方向の長さが外筒10の遠近方向の長さよりも長いことにより、外筒10の内筒20に対する遠近方向の移動が行いやすくなり、体内において外筒10を過剰に突出させて処置対象部位以外の体内組織等を傷付けることを防止できる。なお、内筒20の遠近方向の長さは、外筒10の遠近方向の長さの1.2倍以下であることが好ましく、1.1倍以下であることがより好ましく、1.05倍以下であることがさらに好ましい。内筒20の遠近方向の長さと外筒10の遠近方向の長さとの比率の上限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、外筒10の内腔に内筒20と接続部31とを十分に収めることができる。その結果、処置器具を処置対象部位へ搬送するまでの間に、処置器具が内視鏡内の鉗子口や鉗子チャンネル内、処置対象部位以外の体内組織等を傷付けにくくすることができる。 The perspective length of the inner cylinder 20 is preferably longer than the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10. Since the length of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction is longer than the length of the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction, the outer cylinder 10 is easily moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20, and the outer cylinder 10 is excessively projected in the body. By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage to internal tissues other than the treatment target site. The length of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction is preferably 1.2 times or less, more preferably 1.1 times or less, and 1.05 times the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10. The following is more preferable. By setting the upper limit value of the ratio of the perspective length of the inner cylinder 20 and the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10 in the above range, the inner cylinder 20 and the connecting portion 31 are sufficiently provided in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10. Can fit in. As a result, before the treatment instrument is transported to the treatment target site, it is possible to prevent the treatment instrument from easily damaging the forceps port or the forceps channel in the endoscope, the body tissue other than the treatment target site, or the like.
 外筒10および内筒20のサイズは、内視鏡の鉗子孔のサイズ、接続部31など内視鏡処置具1の他の部材のサイズに応じて適宜選択することができる。例えば、外筒10および内筒20の厚みは、100μm以上であることが好ましく、150μm以上であることがより好ましく、200μm以上であることがさらに好ましい。外筒10および内筒20の厚みの下限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、外筒10および内筒20の剛性を適度なものとすることができ、内筒20に対する外筒10の遠近方向の移動が行いやすくなる。また、外筒10および内筒20の厚みは、500μm以下であることが好ましく、400μm以下であることがより好ましく、300μm以下であることがさらに好ましい。外筒10および内筒20の厚みの上限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、外筒10および内筒20の可撓性を高めることができ、内視鏡の鉗子口から処置対象部位へ内視鏡処置具1を送り込むことが容易となる。 The sizes of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be appropriately selected according to the size of the forceps hole of the endoscope and the size of other members of the endoscopic treatment tool 1 such as the connecting portion 31. For example, the thickness of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is preferably 100 μm or more, more preferably 150 μm or more, and further preferably 200 μm or more. By setting the lower limit values of the thicknesses of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the above ranges, the rigidity of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be made appropriate, and the distance between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be reduced. It is easy to move in the direction. The thickness of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is preferably 500 μm or less, more preferably 400 μm or less, and further preferably 300 μm or less. By setting the upper limits of the thicknesses of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the above ranges, the flexibility of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be increased, and the forceps port of the endoscope can be moved to the treatment target site. It becomes easy to send in the endoscopic treatment tool 1.
 内筒20は、外径が大きい大径部21を有している。すなわち、大径部21の外径は、内筒20の大径部21ではない部分の外径よりも大きい。内筒20が大径部21を有していることにより、潤滑油層60が大径部21よりも近位側に広がり、ハンドル50等に潤滑油層60が付着して内視鏡処置具1の操作を妨げることを防ぐことができる。 The inner cylinder 20 has a large diameter portion 21 having a large outer diameter. That is, the outer diameter of the large diameter portion 21 is larger than the outer diameter of the portion of the inner cylinder 20 that is not the large diameter portion 21. Since the inner cylinder 20 has the large diameter portion 21, the lubricating oil layer 60 spreads closer to the proximal side than the large diameter portion 21, the lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to the handle 50 and the like, and It is possible to prevent the operation from being disturbed.
 内筒20に大径部21を形成する方法としては、例えば、内筒20の任意の場所に、筒状部材を被せて接着剤等を用いて内筒20と筒状部材とを固定する、筒状部材の内腔に内筒20を挿通して筒状部材をかしめる等して内筒20と筒状部材とを密着させる、熱収縮チューブを被せて加熱して内筒20に熱収縮チューブを密着させる等の方法が挙げられる。中でも、内筒20に筒状部材を被せ、接着剤等を用いて内筒20と筒状部材とを固定することによって大径部21を形成することが好ましい。内筒20に筒状部材を被せて内筒20と筒状部材とを固定することによって大径部21を形成することにより、大径部21の形成が容易となり、内視鏡処置具1の生産効率を高めることができる。 As a method of forming the large-diameter portion 21 in the inner cylinder 20, for example, a tubular member is covered at an arbitrary position of the inner cylinder 20 and the inner cylinder 20 and the tubular member are fixed with an adhesive or the like. The inner cylinder 20 is inserted into the inner cavity of the cylindrical member, and the cylindrical member is caulked to bring the inner cylinder 20 and the cylindrical member into close contact with each other. Examples include a method of bringing the tube into close contact. Above all, it is preferable to form the large diameter portion 21 by covering the inner cylinder 20 with a cylindrical member and fixing the inner cylinder 20 and the cylindrical member with an adhesive or the like. By forming the large-diameter portion 21 by covering the inner cylinder 20 with a cylindrical member and fixing the inner cylinder 20 and the cylindrical member to each other, the large-diameter portion 21 can be easily formed and the endoscope treatment tool 1 The production efficiency can be improved.
 線状物30は、遠近方向を有しており、遠位端部に接続部31を有している。線状物30は、遠近方向に延在する内腔を有している筒状であってもよいが、中実状であることが好ましい。線状物30が中実状であることにより、線状物30の外径を過度に大きくすることなく剛性を高めることができ、内視鏡処置具1の外径を小さく、かつ、内視鏡処置具1の挿通性を高めることができる。 The linear object 30 has a perspective direction and has a connecting portion 31 at the distal end. The linear object 30 may have a cylindrical shape having a lumen extending in the perspective direction, but is preferably a solid shape. Since the linear object 30 is solid, the rigidity can be increased without making the outer diameter of the linear object 30 excessively large, the outer diameter of the endoscope treatment tool 1 can be made small, and the endoscope can be used. The insertability of the treatment tool 1 can be improved.
 線状物30を構成する材料は、ステンレス鋼、炭素鋼等の金属線材や、ナイロン等のポリアミド系樹脂、PP、PE等のポリオレフィン系樹脂、PET等のポリエステル系樹脂、PEEK等の芳香族ポリエーテルケトン系樹脂、ポリイミド系樹脂、PTFE、PFA、ETFE等のフッ素系樹脂等の合成樹脂繊維等が挙げられる。中でも、線状物30を構成する材料は、ステンレス鋼の線材であることが好ましい。線状物30を構成する材料がステンレス鋼の線材であることにより、必要な強度を備えつつ、生体適合性を高めることができる。 The material forming the linear object 30 is a metal wire material such as stainless steel or carbon steel, a polyamide resin such as nylon, a polyolefin resin such as PP or PE, a polyester resin such as PET, an aromatic poly resin such as PEEK. Examples thereof include synthetic resin fibers such as ether ketone resin, polyimide resin, fluorine resin such as PTFE, PFA and ETFE. Above all, the material forming the linear object 30 is preferably a stainless steel wire rod. Since the material forming the linear object 30 is a stainless steel wire material, it is possible to improve biocompatibility while providing necessary strength.
 図示していないが、線状物30は、線状物30の表面にコーティング層を有していてもよい。線状物30がコーティング層を有していることにより、線状物30と内筒20との間の摩擦を低減して摺動性を高めることや、線状物30の強度を高めることが可能となる。コーティング層としては、例えば、PTFE、PFA、ETFE、四フッ化エチレン・六フッ化プロピレン共重合体(FEP)等のフッ素系樹脂等が挙げられる。 Although not shown, the linear object 30 may have a coating layer on the surface of the linear object 30. Since the linear object 30 has the coating layer, it is possible to reduce friction between the linear object 30 and the inner cylinder 20 to improve slidability, and to increase the strength of the linear object 30. It will be possible. Examples of the coating layer include fluororesins such as PTFE, PFA, ETFE, and tetrafluoroethylene / hexafluoropropylene copolymer (FEP).
 線状物30へのコーティング層の形成方法としては、例えば、コーティング層を形成する材料を線状物30へ被覆すればよく、例えば、浸漬法、スプレー法、流動床法、ニーダーコーター法等を用いることができる。 As a method for forming the coating layer on the linear material 30, for example, the material for forming the coating layer may be coated on the linear material 30, and for example, a dipping method, a spray method, a fluidized bed method, a kneader coater method or the like may be used. Can be used.
 線状物30の遠近方向の長さは、外筒10や内筒20の遠近方向の長さと同様に、内視鏡の鉗子口から処置対象部位までの距離等を考慮した外筒10や内筒20の遠近方向の長さに応じて適切な長さを選択することができる。線状物30の遠近方向の長さとしては、例えば、1000mm以上3000mm以下とすることができる。 The length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction is similar to the lengths of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction, and the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder considering the distance from the forceps port of the endoscope to the treatment target site and the like. An appropriate length can be selected according to the length of the barrel 20 in the perspective direction. The length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction can be, for example, 1000 mm or more and 3000 mm or less.
 線状物30の遠近方向の長さは、外筒10の遠近方向の長さと内筒20の遠近方向の長さの両方よりも長いことが好ましい。線状物30の遠近方向の長さが外筒10の遠近方向の長さと内筒20の遠近方向の長さの両方よりも長いことにより、外筒10の内筒20に対する遠近方向の移動が行いやすくなり、体内において外筒10を過剰に突出させて処置対象部位以外の体内組織等を傷付けることを防止できる。なお、線状物30の遠近方向の長さは、内筒20の遠近方向の長さの1.15倍以下であることが好ましく、1.1倍以下であることがより好ましく、1.05倍以下であることがさらに好ましい。線状物30の遠近方向の長さと内筒20の遠近方向の長さとの比率の上限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、線状物30の遠近方向の移動を行いやすく、接続部31に接続された処置器具を動作させることが容易となる。 The perspective length of the linear object 30 is preferably longer than both the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10 and the perspective length of the inner cylinder 20. Since the length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction is longer than both the perspective length of the outer cylinder 10 and the perspective length of the inner cylinder 20, the outer cylinder 10 can move in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. This facilitates the operation, and prevents the outer cylinder 10 from excessively projecting inside the body and damaging internal tissues other than the treatment target site. The length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction is preferably 1.15 times or less, more preferably 1.1 times or less the length of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction, and 1.05. It is more preferable that the amount is not more than double. By setting the upper limit value of the ratio between the length of the linear object 30 in the perspective direction and the length of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction, it is easy to move the linear object 30 in the perspective direction, and the connecting portion 31 is used. It becomes easy to operate the treatment instrument connected to the.
 線状物30の外径は、100μm以上であることが好ましく、200μm以上であることがより好ましく、300μm以上であることがさらに好ましい。線状物30の外径の下限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、線状物30の剛性を高めることができ、内視鏡処置具1の挿通性を向上させることができる。線状物30の外径は、内筒20の内径の0.8倍以下であることが好ましく、0.5倍以下であることがより好ましく、また、0.15倍以上であることが好ましく、0.3倍以上であることがより好ましい。つまり、線状物30の外径は、内筒20の内径の0.8倍から0.15倍の範囲内であることが好ましく、0.5倍から0.3倍の範囲内であることがより好ましい。線状物30の外径の上限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、線状物30の剛性を保ちつつ外径を小さくすることができ、内視鏡処置具1を細径化することができる。 The outer diameter of the linear object 30 is preferably 100 μm or more, more preferably 200 μm or more, and further preferably 300 μm or more. By setting the lower limit value of the outer diameter of the linear object 30 within the above range, the rigidity of the linear object 30 can be increased and the insertability of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 can be improved. The outer diameter of the linear object 30 is preferably 0.8 times or less, more preferably 0.5 times or less, and preferably 0.15 times or more of the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20. More preferably 0.3 times or more. That is, the outer diameter of the linear object 30 is preferably in the range of 0.8 to 0.15 times the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20, and is in the range of 0.5 to 0.3 times. Is more preferable. By setting the upper limit of the outer diameter of the linear object 30 to the above range, the outer diameter can be reduced while maintaining the rigidity of the linear object 30, and the endoscopic treatment tool 1 can be made thin. You can
 接続部31は、内視鏡処置具1に処置器具を接続するための部位であり、線状物30の遠位端部に設けられている。接続部31は、線状物30の一部であってもよいが、線状物30の遠位端部に処置器具を接続するための別部品であることが好ましい。接続部31が線状物30の遠位端部に設けられていることにより、線状物30への処置器具の接続や線状物30からの処置器具の取り外しが容易となり、内視鏡処置具1を用いた処置が行いやすく、また、処置時間も短縮することができる。 The connecting portion 31 is a portion for connecting a treatment instrument to the endoscopic treatment instrument 1, and is provided at the distal end portion of the linear object 30. The connection portion 31 may be a part of the linear object 30, but is preferably a separate component for connecting the treatment instrument to the distal end portion of the linear object 30. Since the connection portion 31 is provided at the distal end portion of the linear object 30, connection of the treatment instrument to the linear object 30 and removal of the treatment instrument from the linear object 30 are facilitated, and the endoscopic treatment is performed. The treatment using the tool 1 is easy to perform, and the treatment time can be shortened.
 接続部31が、線状物30の遠位端部に配置される線状物30とは別の部材である場合、処置器具を接続するための別部品を構成する材料は、例えば、ステンレス鋼、炭素鋼等の金属や、ナイロン等のポリアミド系樹脂、PP、PE等のポリオレフィン系樹脂、PET等のポリエステル系樹脂、PEEK等の芳香族ポリエーテルケトン系樹脂、ポリイミド系樹脂、PTFE、PFA、ETFE等のフッ素系樹脂等の合成樹脂等が挙げられる。中でも、処置器具を接続するための別部品を構成する材料は、線状物30を構成する材料と同一であることが好ましい。接続部31が線状物30と別部材である場合に、その材料と線状物30を構成する材料とが同一であることにより、接続部31と線状物30との接合を強固なものとすることができるため、接続部31が線状物30から外れにくくすることができ、内視鏡処置具1の耐久性を高めることが可能となる。 When the connecting portion 31 is a member different from the linear object 30 arranged at the distal end portion of the linear object 30, the material forming the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is, for example, stainless steel. , Metal such as carbon steel, polyamide resin such as nylon, polyolefin resin such as PP and PE, polyester resin such as PET, aromatic polyether ketone resin such as PEEK, polyimide resin, PTFE, PFA, Examples thereof include synthetic resins such as fluorinated resins such as ETFE. Above all, it is preferable that the material forming the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is the same as the material forming the linear object 30. When the connecting portion 31 is a separate member from the linear object 30, the material of the connecting portion 31 and the material forming the linear object 30 are the same, so that the connection portion 31 and the linear object 30 are joined firmly. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the connecting portion 31 from coming off from the linear object 30, and it is possible to improve the durability of the endoscopic treatment tool 1.
 接続部31が、線状物30の遠位端部に配置される線状物30とは別の部品である場合、線状物30へ処置器具を接続するための別部品を固定する方法は、例えば、ねじ、かしめ、嵌合、圧入等の接続部材による機械的な固定、溶接や接着等を用いることができる。中でも、処置器具を接続するための別部品は、線状物30へ溶接により固定されていることが好ましい。処置器具を接続するための別部品が線状物30へ溶接により固定されていることによって、接続部31と線状物30との接合強度を容易に高めることができ、内視鏡処置具1が破損する可能性を低減することができる。 When the connecting portion 31 is a component different from the linear object 30 arranged at the distal end of the linear object 30, a method of fixing another component for connecting the treatment instrument to the linear object 30 is described. For example, mechanical fixing with a connecting member such as screws, caulking, fitting, press fitting, welding, bonding, etc. can be used. Above all, it is preferable that the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is fixed to the linear object 30 by welding. Since the separate component for connecting the treatment instrument is fixed to the linear object 30 by welding, the joint strength between the connecting portion 31 and the linear object 30 can be easily increased, and the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 It is possible to reduce the possibility of damage.
 接続部31の外径は、内筒20の内径よりも小さいことが好ましい。つまり、接続部31は、内筒20の内腔に配置可能であることが好ましい。接続部31の外径が内筒20の内径よりも小さいことにより、内視鏡の鉗子口から処置対象部位まで内視鏡処置具1を送り込む際に、接続部31を内筒20の内腔に収納することができる。その結果、接続部31を外筒10の内腔に収めることとなり、接続部31や処置器具が内視鏡内の鉗子口や鉗子チャンネル内、処置対象部位以外の体内組織等を傷付けることを防止できる。処置器具を外筒10内に配置するために、接続部31の外径は、外筒10の内径よりも小さいことが好ましい。 The outer diameter of the connecting portion 31 is preferably smaller than the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20. That is, it is preferable that the connecting portion 31 can be arranged in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20. Since the outer diameter of the connecting portion 31 is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20, the connecting portion 31 is moved into the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20 when the endoscope treatment tool 1 is fed from the forceps port of the endoscope to the treatment target site. Can be stored in. As a result, the connection part 31 is housed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, and the connection part 31 and the treatment instrument are prevented from damaging the forceps port or the forceps channel in the endoscope, the internal tissue other than the treatment target site, or the like. it can. In order to arrange the treatment instrument inside the outer cylinder 10, the outer diameter of the connecting portion 31 is preferably smaller than the inner diameter of the outer cylinder 10.
 潤滑油層60は、外筒10と内筒20の間に配置されている。潤滑油層60は、潤滑油を含有する層であり、外筒10と内筒20の摺動性を高めている。潤滑油層60が有する潤滑油としては、例えば、シリコーン系潤滑油、エステル系潤滑油、フッ素系潤滑油等が挙げられる。中でも、潤滑油層60が有する潤滑油は、シリコーンオイルであることが好ましい。潤滑油層60がシリコーンオイルを有していることにより、内視鏡処置具1の安全性を高めつつ、外筒10と内筒20との摺動性を長期間高めることができる。 The lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20. The lubricating oil layer 60 is a layer containing lubricating oil and enhances the slidability of the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20. Examples of the lubricating oil contained in the lubricating oil layer 60 include silicone-based lubricating oil, ester-based lubricating oil, and fluorine-based lubricating oil. Above all, the lubricating oil contained in the lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably silicone oil. Since the lubricating oil layer 60 contains the silicone oil, the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be improved for a long period of time while enhancing the safety of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1.
 潤滑油層60は、外筒10の内表面か内筒20の外表面のいずれか一方に配置されていてもよいが、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の両方に配置されていることが好ましい。潤滑油層60が外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の両方に配置されていることにより、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面との摺動性をさらに高めることができ、蛇行している箇所の多い生体内管腔においても外筒10を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させやすくなる。そのため、接続部31に接続されている処置器具を外筒10から突出させやすくすることが可能となる。 Although the lubricating oil layer 60 may be arranged on either the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 or the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, it is arranged on both the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20. Is preferred. By disposing the lubricating oil layer 60 on both the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, the slidability between the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 can be further enhanced. This makes it easy to move the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20 even in a body lumen having many meandering portions. Therefore, the treatment instrument connected to the connecting portion 31 can be easily projected from the outer cylinder 10.
 潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さは、外筒10の遠位端10aから近位端10bまでの長さよりも短く、かつ内筒20の遠位端20aから大径部21の遠位端21aまでの長さよりも短いことが好ましい。潤滑油層60がこのように配置されていることにより、潤滑油層60が外筒10から露出して、接続部31やハンドル50に潤滑油が付着し、接続部31に処置器具が接続できなくなることや処置器具が脱落しやすくなること、処置器具を動作させにくくなることを防止することができる。 The length from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 is shorter than the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10 and is larger than the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. It is preferably shorter than the length of the diameter portion 21 to the distal end 21a. By disposing the lubricating oil layer 60 in this manner, the lubricating oil layer 60 is exposed from the outer cylinder 10, and the lubricating oil adheres to the connecting portion 31 and the handle 50, so that the treatment instrument cannot be connected to the connecting portion 31. It is possible to prevent the treatment instrument from falling off easily, and prevent the treatment instrument from becoming difficult to operate.
 潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さは、外筒10の遠位端10aから近位端10bまでの長さの0.95倍以下であることが好ましく、0.9倍以下であることがより好ましく、0.85倍以下であることがさらに好ましい。潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さと、外筒10の遠位端10aから近位端10bまでの長さとの比の上限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、潤滑油層60が外筒10から露出しにくくなる。また、潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さは、外筒10の遠位端10aから近位端10bまでの長さの0.6倍以上であることが好ましく、0.7倍以上であることがより好ましく、0.8倍以上であることがさらに好ましい。潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さと、外筒10の遠位端10aから近位端10bまでの長さとの比の下限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、外筒10と内筒20との摺動性を十分に高めることができる。 The length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is preferably 0.95 times or less the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10, and is preferably 0. It is more preferably 9 times or less, further preferably 0.85 times or less. By setting the upper limit value of the ratio of the length from the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the proximal end 60b and the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10 to the above range, The lubricating oil layer 60 is less likely to be exposed from the outer cylinder 10. Further, the length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is preferably 0.6 times or more the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10, It is more preferably 0.7 times or more, further preferably 0.8 times or more. By setting the lower limit value of the ratio of the length from the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the proximal end 60b and the length from the distal end 10a to the proximal end 10b of the outer cylinder 10 to the above range, The slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be sufficiently enhanced.
 潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さは、内筒20の遠位端20aから大径部21の遠位端21aまでの長さの0.9倍以下であることが好ましく、0.85倍以下であることがより好ましく、0.8倍以下であることがさらに好ましい。潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さと、内筒20の遠位端20aから大径部21の遠位端21aまでの長さとの比の上限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、潤滑油層60が外筒10から露出しにくくなる。また、潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さは、内筒20の遠位端20aから大径部21の遠位端21aまでの長さの0.3倍以上であることが好ましく、0.4倍以上であることがより好ましく、0.5倍以上であることがさらに好ましい。潤滑油層60の遠位端60aから近位端60bまでの長さと、内筒20の遠位端20aから大径部21の遠位端21aまでの長さとの比の下限値を上記の範囲に設定することにより、外筒10と内筒20との摺動性を十分に高めることができる。 The length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is 0.9 times or less than the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21. Is more preferable, 0.85 times or less is more preferable, and 0.8 times or less is still more preferable. The upper limit of the ratio of the length from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21 is set within the above range. The setting makes it difficult for the lubricating oil layer 60 to be exposed from the outer cylinder 10. The length of the lubricating oil layer 60 from the distal end 60a to the proximal end 60b is 0.3 times or more the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21. Preferably, it is 0.4 times or more, more preferably 0.5 times or more. The lower limit of the ratio of the length from the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the proximal end 60b and the length from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 to the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21 is set within the above range. By setting it, the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be sufficiently enhanced.
 潤滑油層60は、内筒20の遠位端20aに接しない位置に配置されていることが好ましい。つまり、内筒20の遠位端20aよりも近位側に潤滑油層60の遠位端60aがあることが好ましい。潤滑油層60が内筒20の遠位端20aに接しない位置に配置されていることにより、潤滑油層60の潤滑油が内筒20の遠位端20aを越えて接続部31に付着することによって、接続部31に処置器具が接続しづらくなることや、接続部31に接続された処置器具が脱落しやすくなることを防止できる。 The lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably arranged at a position not in contact with the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. That is, it is preferable that the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 is located on the proximal side of the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. By disposing the lubricating oil layer 60 at a position that does not contact the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20, the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 is attached to the connecting portion 31 beyond the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the treatment instrument from being difficult to connect to the connection part 31 and prevent the treatment instrument connected to the connection part 31 from falling off easily.
 潤滑油層60は、外筒10の遠近方向に垂直な一断面において、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の少なくとも一方の周方向における少なくとも一部に配置されていればよいが、図3に示すように、潤滑油層60は、外筒10の遠近方向に垂直な一断面において、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の少なくとも一方の全周にわたって配置されていることが好ましい。潤滑油層60が外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の少なくとも一方の全周にわたって配置されていることにより、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面との間に生じる摩擦をより低減することが可能となる。その結果、外筒10と内筒20との摺動性を向上させることができる。 The lubricating oil layer 60 may be arranged on at least a part in the circumferential direction of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 in one cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 in a cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder 10. Is preferred. Since the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, friction generated between the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20. Can be further reduced. As a result, the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be improved.
 潤滑油層60は、外筒10の遠近方向に垂直な一断面において、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の少なくとも一方の全周にわたって配置されていることが好ましいが、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の両方にわたって配置されていることがより好ましい。潤滑油層60が外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面の両方にわたって配置されていることにより、外筒10の内表面と内筒20の外表面との摺動性をさらに高めることが可能となる。 The lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 in one cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder 10. More preferably, it is arranged over both the inner surface of the inner cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20. By disposing the lubricating oil layer 60 over both the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, the slidability between the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 and the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 can be further enhanced. It will be possible.
 潤滑油層60は、遠近方向において、内筒20の遠位端20aよりも近位側、かつ大径部21の遠位端21aよりも遠位側に配置されていることが好ましい。潤滑油層60が内筒20の遠位端20aよりも近位側、かつ大径部21の遠位端21aよりも遠位側に配置されていることにより、潤滑油層60が外筒10の外部に露出しにくくなり、潤滑油層60の潤滑油が接続部31等の他物に意図せず付着することを防止でき、その結果、内視鏡処置具1の操作性を向上させることができる。 The lubricating oil layer 60 is preferably arranged in the perspective direction in the proximal side of the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 and in the distal side of the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21. By disposing the lubricating oil layer 60 on the proximal side of the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20 and on the distal side of the distal end 21a of the large-diameter portion 21, the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed outside the outer cylinder 10. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 from unintentionally adhering to other objects such as the connecting portion 31, and as a result, it is possible to improve the operability of the endoscopic treatment tool 1.
 内筒20は、大径部21よりも遠位側に遠位側大径部23を有していることが好ましい。つまり、内筒20は、大径部21と遠位側大径部23を有していることが好ましい。また、潤滑油層60は、遠位側大径部23の近位端23bよりも近位側に配置されていることが好ましい。潤滑油層60が遠位側大径部23の近位端23bよりも近位側に配置されていることにより、潤滑油層60を構成する潤滑油が近位側へ広がって潤滑油層60の近位端60bが近位側へ移動することを大径部21が防止し、潤滑油層60の潤滑油が遠位側へ広がって潤滑油層60の遠位端60aが遠位側へ移動することを遠位側大径部23が防止することによって、外筒10からの潤滑油層60の露出を防ぐことができる。 The inner cylinder 20 preferably has a distal large-diameter portion 23 on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21. That is, the inner cylinder 20 preferably has the large-diameter portion 21 and the distal-side large-diameter portion 23. Further, it is preferable that the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed closer to the proximal side than the proximal end 23b of the large diameter portion 23 on the distal side. By disposing the lubricating oil layer 60 closer to the proximal side than the proximal end 23b of the large diameter portion 23 on the distal side, the lubricating oil that constitutes the lubricating oil layer 60 spreads to the proximal side, and the proximal portion of the lubricating oil layer 60. The large diameter portion 21 prevents the end 60b from moving to the proximal side, and prevents the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 from spreading to the distal side and moving the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 to the distal side. The prevention of the large-diameter portion 23 on the side can prevent the lubricating oil layer 60 from being exposed from the outer cylinder 10.
 大径部21は、内筒20の遠近方向において任意の場所に設けられていればよいが、内筒20の遠近方向の中点よりも近位側にあることが好ましく、内筒20の遠近方向の中点と内筒20の近位端との中点よりも近位側にあることがより好ましい。大径部21が内筒20の遠近方向の中点よりも近位側にあることにより、内筒20へ大径部21を形成することが容易となり、内視鏡処置具1の製造における効率を高めることが可能となる。 The large-diameter portion 21 may be provided at an arbitrary position in the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20, but is preferably located closer to the proximal side than the midpoint of the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20, and the perspective of the inner cylinder 20. It is more preferable that the position is closer to the proximal side than the middle point between the midpoint of the direction and the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20. Since the large-diameter portion 21 is closer to the inner cylinder 20 than the midpoint in the perspective direction, it becomes easy to form the large-diameter portion 21 in the inner cylinder 20, and the efficiency in manufacturing the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 is improved. Can be increased.
 遠位側大径部23は、大径部21よりも遠位側に設けられていればよいが、大径部21よりも遠位側、かつ内筒20の遠近方向の中点よりも遠位側にあることが好ましく、大径部21よりも遠位側、かつ内筒20の遠近方向の中点と内筒20の遠位端20aとの中点よりも遠位側にあることがより好ましい。遠位側大径部23が大径部21よりも遠位側、かつ内筒20の遠近方向の中点よりも遠位側にあることにより、遠位側大径部23を内筒20に形成しやすく、内視鏡処置具1の製造効率を高めることができる。 The distal-side large-diameter portion 23 may be provided on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21, but is located on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21 and farther from the midpoint of the inner cylinder 20 in the perspective direction. It is preferable that the position is on the side of the inner diameter of the inner cylinder 20, and the position is on the distal side of the large diameter portion 21 and on the far side of the middle point between the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20 and the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. More preferable. The distal large-diameter portion 23 is located on the distal side of the large-diameter portion 21 and further on the distal side than the midpoint in the perspective direction of the inner cylinder 20, so that the distal-side large-diameter portion 23 is attached to the inner cylinder 20. It is easy to form and the manufacturing efficiency of the endoscopic treatment tool 1 can be improved.
 内筒20が大径部21と遠位側大径部23を有している場合、潤滑油層60の遠位端60aは遠位側大径部23の近位端23bよりも近位側に配置されており、かつ、潤滑油層60の近位端60bは大径部21の遠位端21aよりも遠位側に配置されていることが好ましい。つまり、大径部21の近位端よりも近位側、および、遠位側大径部23の遠位端よりも近位側に潤滑油層60が配置されていないことが好ましい。潤滑油層60の遠位端60aが遠位側大径部23の近位端23bよりも近位側に配置されており、かつ、潤滑油層60の近位端60bが大径部21の遠位端21aよりも遠位側に配置されていることにより、潤滑油層60が外筒10の外部に露出しにくくなり、潤滑油層60の潤滑油が接続部31等の他物に付着して内視鏡処置具1の操作性を低下させることを防止する。 When the inner cylinder 20 has the large diameter portion 21 and the distal large diameter portion 23, the distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 is closer to the proximal side than the proximal end 23b of the distal large diameter portion 23. Preferably, the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed more distally than the distal end 21a of the large diameter portion 21. That is, it is preferable that the lubricating oil layer 60 is not arranged on the proximal side of the proximal end of the large-diameter portion 21 and on the proximal side of the distal end of the distal-side large-diameter portion 23. The distal end 60a of the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed closer to the proximal side than the proximal end 23b of the distal large diameter portion 23, and the proximal end 60b of the lubricating oil layer 60 is distal to the large diameter portion 21. Since the lubricating oil layer 60 is disposed on the distal side of the end 21a, it is difficult for the lubricating oil layer 60 to be exposed to the outside of the outer cylinder 10, and the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 adheres to other objects such as the connecting portion 31 and the like. It is prevented that the operability of the mirror treatment tool 1 is deteriorated.
 潤滑油層60は、内筒20の外表面に配置されており、潤滑油層60が配置されている部分は、外筒10を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させた際に外筒10から露出しない部分であることが好ましい。潤滑油層60が、外筒10を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させた際に外筒10から露出しない部分に配置されていることにより、外筒10を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させ、外筒10の移動によって潤滑油層60が遠近方向に広がったとしても、潤滑油層60が外筒10から露出しにくく、潤滑油層60の潤滑油が接続部31や後述するハンドル50等の他物に付着することを防止できる。 The lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged on the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, and the portion where the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged is separated from the outer cylinder 10 when the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. It is preferably a portion that is not exposed. Since the lubricating oil layer 60 is arranged in a portion that is not exposed from the outer cylinder 10 when the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20, the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. Even if the lubricating oil layer 60 spreads in the perspective direction due to the movement of the outer cylinder 10, the lubricating oil layer 60 is difficult to be exposed from the outer cylinder 10, and the lubricating oil of the lubricating oil layer 60 causes the connecting portion 31 and the handle 50, which will be described later, etc. It can be prevented from adhering to other things.
 図1に示すように、外筒10は、外表面に把持部40を有していることが好ましい。外筒10が外表面に把持部40を有していることにより、外筒10を内筒20に対して遠近方向に移動させる際に、外筒10を十分に把持しやすくなり、内視鏡処置具1の操作性を向上させることが可能となる。 As shown in FIG. 1, the outer cylinder 10 preferably has a grip portion 40 on the outer surface. Since the outer cylinder 10 has the grip portion 40 on the outer surface, the outer cylinder 10 can be easily gripped sufficiently when the outer cylinder 10 is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder 20. It is possible to improve the operability of the treatment tool 1.
 把持部40は、外筒10の遠近方向の中点よりも近位側に配置されていることが好ましい。把持部40が外筒10の遠近方向の中点よりも近位側に配置されていることにより、外筒10がより把持しやすくなり、接続部31や処置器具を外筒10の内腔に収める操作を行いやすくすることができる。 The grip portion 40 is preferably arranged closer to the proximal side than the midpoint of the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction. Since the grip portion 40 is disposed closer to the proximal side than the midpoint of the outer cylinder 10 in the perspective direction, the outer cylinder 10 is more easily gripped, and the connecting portion 31 and the treatment instrument are placed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10. It is possible to easily perform the operation of storing.
 内視鏡処置具1は、ハンドル50を有していることが好ましい。ハンドル50は、内視鏡処置具1を作動させる際に使用者が把持する部材である。ハンドル50は、線状物30の近位端部が接続されており、遠近方向に移動が可能なスライダー52を有していてもよい。また、ハンドル50は、内筒20の近位端部に接続されていてもよい。ハンドル50は、線状物30の近位端部が接続されており、遠近方向に移動が可能なスライダー52を有していることにより、接続部31に処置器具を接続する際や、接続部31に接続されている処置器具を動作させる際等の線状物30を遠近方向に移動させることが容易となり、内視鏡処置具1の操作性を向上させることが可能となる。 The endoscopic treatment instrument 1 preferably has a handle 50. The handle 50 is a member that a user holds when operating the endoscopic treatment tool 1. The handle 50 may have a slider 52 to which the proximal end of the linear object 30 is connected and which can move in the perspective direction. Further, the handle 50 may be connected to the proximal end portion of the inner cylinder 20. The handle 50 is connected to the proximal end portion of the linear object 30 and has the slider 52 that can move in the perspective direction, so that when the treatment instrument is connected to the connection portion 31, or the connection portion. It becomes easy to move the linear object 30 in the perspective direction when the treatment instrument connected to 31 is operated, and the operability of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 can be improved.
 本発明の内視鏡処置具1を製造する方法は、外筒10と内筒20を準備する第1工程と、内筒20の大径部21よりも遠位側の外表面に潤滑油を塗布する第2工程と、内筒20の近位端を、外筒10の遠位端10aから外筒10の内腔に挿通する第3工程と、を有するものである。 The method for manufacturing the endoscopic treatment tool 1 of the present invention comprises a first step of preparing the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20, and a lubricating oil on the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 distal to the large-diameter portion 21. It has a second step of applying and a third step of inserting the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20 from the distal end 10a of the outer cylinder 10 into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10.
 まず、外筒10と内筒20を準備する第1工程を行う。第1工程の後、内筒20を洗浄する工程を行ってもよい。第1工程の後に内筒20を洗浄する工程を行うことにより、第2工程において内筒20の外表面に潤滑油層60を形成しやすくなる。 First, the first step of preparing the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 is performed. A step of cleaning the inner cylinder 20 may be performed after the first step. By performing the step of cleaning the inner cylinder 20 after the first step, it becomes easier to form the lubricating oil layer 60 on the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 in the second step.
 次に、内筒20に潤滑油を塗布する第2工程を行う。第2工程において、内筒20の大径部21よりも遠位側である内筒20の外表面に潤滑油を塗布する。内筒20へ潤滑油を塗布する方法は、例えば、潤滑油を染み込ませた布等で内筒20の外表面をこする、筆等を潤滑油に浸して内筒20の外表面に潤滑油を塗る、潤滑油を満たした水槽の中に内筒20を浸す等が挙げられる。内筒20へ潤滑油を塗布する方法としては、中でも、潤滑油を染み込ませた布で内筒20の外表面をこすり、内筒20の外表面に潤滑油を塗布することが好ましい。潤滑油を染み込ませた布で内筒20の外表面をこすり、内筒20の外表面に潤滑油を塗布することによって第2工程を行うことにより、外筒10と内筒20との摺動性を高める効果を十分に有した潤滑油層60を短時間で少量の潤滑油を用いて効率的に形成することができる。 Next, the second step of applying the lubricating oil to the inner cylinder 20 is performed. In the second step, lubricating oil is applied to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20, which is on the distal side of the large diameter portion 21 of the inner cylinder 20. The method of applying the lubricating oil to the inner cylinder 20 includes, for example, rubbing the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 with a cloth impregnated with the lubricating oil, dipping a brush or the like in the lubricating oil, and applying the lubricating oil to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20. And the inner cylinder 20 is dipped in a water tank filled with lubricating oil. As a method of applying the lubricating oil to the inner cylinder 20, it is preferable to rub the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 with a cloth soaked with the lubricating oil and apply the lubricating oil to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20. Sliding the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 by rubbing the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 with a cloth soaked with lubricating oil and applying the lubricating oil to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 to perform the second step. The lubricating oil layer 60 having a sufficient effect of improving the property can be efficiently formed in a short time using a small amount of lubricating oil.
 内筒20の外表面に塗布する潤滑油は、例えば、シリコーン系潤滑油、エステル系潤滑油、フッ素系潤滑油等が挙げられる。中でも、潤滑油は、シリコーンオイルであることが好ましい。潤滑油にシリコーンオイルを用いることにより、安全性が高く、外筒10と内筒20との摺動性を長期間高めることができる内視鏡処置具1とすることができる。 Examples of the lubricating oil applied to the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 include silicone lubricating oil, ester lubricating oil, and fluorine lubricating oil. Among them, the lubricating oil is preferably silicone oil. By using silicone oil as the lubricating oil, it is possible to provide the endoscope treatment tool 1 which is highly safe and can improve the slidability between the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 for a long period of time.
 第2工程の前または後に、外筒10の内表面に潤滑油を塗布する工程を行ってもよい。外筒10の内表面に潤滑油を塗布する方法としては、例えば、潤滑油を染み込ませた布、紐等を外筒10の内腔に通して塗布する、潤滑油を満たした水槽の中に外筒10を浸す等が挙げられる。第2工程の前または後に、外筒10の内表面に潤滑油を塗布する工程を行うことにより、外筒10の内表面に潤滑油層60を形成することができ、外筒10と内筒20との間に生じる摩擦をさらに低減することが可能となる。 A step of applying lubricating oil to the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 may be performed before or after the second step. As a method for applying the lubricating oil to the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10, for example, a cloth, string or the like impregnated with the lubricating oil is applied through the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, and the lubricating oil is filled in a water tank. For example, the outer cylinder 10 may be dipped. By performing the step of applying lubricating oil to the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10 before or after the second step, the lubricating oil layer 60 can be formed on the inner surface of the outer cylinder 10, and the outer cylinder 10 and the inner cylinder 20 can be formed. It is possible to further reduce the friction generated between and.
 そして、内筒20の近位端を、外筒10の遠位端10aから内腔に挿通する第3工程を行う。第2工程と第3工程は、連続的に行ってもよい。第2工程と第3工程を連続的に行うとは、内筒20の近位端部を外筒10の遠位端10aに挿通し、内筒20の近位側から潤滑剤を塗布しながら順次内筒20を外筒10の内腔に挿通することをいう。第2工程と第3工程を連続的に行うことにより、内視鏡処置具1の生産にかかる時間を短縮することができ、生産効率を高めることができる。 Then, a third step of inserting the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20 from the distal end 10a of the outer cylinder 10 into the inner cavity is performed. The second step and the third step may be continuously performed. Performing the second step and the third step continuously means that the proximal end portion of the inner cylinder 20 is inserted into the distal end 10a of the outer cylinder 10 and the lubricant is applied from the proximal side of the inner cylinder 20. It refers to sequentially inserting the inner cylinder 20 into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10. By continuously performing the second step and the third step, it is possible to shorten the time required for producing the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 and improve the production efficiency.
 第2工程の後、または第3工程の後に、遠位端部に処置器具との接続部31を有する線状物30を内筒20の内腔に配置する工程を行ってもよい。この工程において、線状物30の遠位端、つまり接続部31の遠位端を内筒20の近位端から内腔に挿通してもよいが、線状物30の近位端を内筒20の遠位端20aから内腔に挿通することが好ましい。遠位端部に処置器具との接続部31を有する線状物30を内筒20の内腔に配置する工程において、線状物30の近位端を内筒20の遠位端20aから内腔に挿通することにより、線状物30を内筒20の内腔に配置しやすく、内視鏡処置具1の生産効率を上げることができる。 After the second step or after the third step, a step of arranging the linear object 30 having the connection portion 31 for the treatment instrument at the distal end portion in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20 may be performed. In this step, the distal end of the linear object 30, that is, the distal end of the connecting portion 31 may be inserted from the proximal end of the inner cylinder 20 into the lumen, but the proximal end of the linear object 30 may be It is preferable to insert the distal end 20a of the tube 20 into the lumen. In the step of arranging the linear object 30 having the connection portion 31 for a treatment instrument at the distal end portion in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder 20, the proximal end of the linear object 30 is indented from the distal end 20a of the inner cylinder 20. By inserting the linear object 30 into the inner cavity of the inner tube 20 by inserting it into the cavity, the production efficiency of the endoscopic treatment instrument 1 can be increased.
 第3工程の後に、外筒10の遠位端部を洗浄する第4工程を行ってもよい。潤滑油を塗布した内筒20を外筒10の内腔に挿通する第3工程を行う際に、内筒20の外表面と外筒10の遠位端部とが接触して外筒10の遠位端部に潤滑油が付着し、接続部31等の他物に潤滑油が付着してしまうおそれがある。第4工程を行うことにより、外筒10の遠位端部に潤滑油が付着してしまっていても、この潤滑油を除去することができ、潤滑油が他物に付着することを防止できる。 After the third step, the fourth step of cleaning the distal end portion of the outer cylinder 10 may be performed. When performing the third step of inserting the inner cylinder 20 coated with the lubricating oil into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 10, the outer surface of the inner cylinder 20 and the distal end portion of the outer cylinder 10 come into contact with each other, and Lubricating oil may adhere to the distal end, and lubricating oil may adhere to other objects such as the connecting portion 31. By performing the fourth step, even if the lubricant oil has adhered to the distal end portion of the outer cylinder 10, this lubricant oil can be removed and the lubricant oil can be prevented from adhering to other objects. ..
 第4工程において、外筒10の遠位端部と一緒に内筒20の遠位端部を洗浄してもよい。つまり、第4工程は、外筒10の遠位端部および内筒20の遠位端部を洗浄する工程であってもよい。第4工程において、外筒10の遠位端部と一緒に内筒20の遠位端部を洗浄することにより、内筒20の遠位端部に意図せず潤滑油が付着してしまっていた場合に、この潤滑油も除去することができ、他物への潤滑油の付着を防ぐことができる。 In the fourth step, the distal end of the inner cylinder 20 may be washed together with the distal end of the outer cylinder 10. That is, the fourth step may be a step of cleaning the distal end portion of the outer cylinder 10 and the distal end portion of the inner cylinder 20. In the fourth step, by cleaning the distal end of the inner cylinder 20 together with the distal end of the outer cylinder 10, the lubricating oil has unintentionally adhered to the distal end of the inner cylinder 20. In this case, this lubricating oil can also be removed, and the adhesion of the lubricating oil to other objects can be prevented.
 以上のように、本発明の内視鏡処置具は、遠近方向を有する外筒と、外筒の内腔に配置されている内筒と、内筒の内腔に配置されており、遠位端部に処置器具との接続部を有している線状物と、を有し、外筒は、内筒に対して遠近方向に移動が可能であって、内筒の遠位端を外筒から露出させることが可能であり、内筒は、外径が大きい大径部を有しており、外筒と内筒の間に潤滑油層が配置されており、潤滑油層は、遠近方向において、内筒の遠位端よりも近位側、かつ大径部よりも遠位側に配置されていることを特徴とする。本発明の内視鏡処置具がこのような構成であることにより、外筒と内筒との摺動性を向上させることができ、内視鏡処置具を蛇行の多い生体内管腔に挿通した状態であっても外筒の内表面と内筒の外表面との間に大きな摩擦が生じにくく、外筒と内筒とを摺動させて処置器具を外筒から容易に突出させることが可能である。 As described above, the endoscopic treatment tool of the present invention includes the outer cylinder having the perspective direction, the inner cylinder arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, and the inner cylinder arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder. A linear object having a connection portion with a treatment instrument at an end thereof, and the outer cylinder is movable in a perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder, and the distal end of the inner cylinder is removed from the outer cylinder. It can be exposed from the cylinder, the inner cylinder has a large diameter part with a large outer diameter, and the lubricating oil layer is arranged between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. It is characterized in that it is arranged on the proximal side of the distal end of the inner cylinder and on the distal side of the large diameter portion. With such a configuration of the endoscopic treatment tool of the present invention, the slidability between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder can be improved, and the endoscopic treatment tool is inserted into a body lumen having many meanders. Even in this state, large friction is unlikely to occur between the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder, and the treatment instrument can be easily projected from the outer cylinder by sliding the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. It is possible.
 本願は、2018年11月22日に出願された日本国特許出願第2018-219670号に基づく優先権の利益を主張するものである。2018年11月22日に出願された日本国特許出願第2018-219670号の明細書の全内容が、本願に参考のため援用される。 This application claims the benefit of priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-219670 filed on Nov. 22, 2018. The entire content of the specification of Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-219670 filed on Nov. 22, 2018 is incorporated herein by reference.
 1:内視鏡処置具
 10:外筒
 10a:外筒の遠位端
 10b:外筒の近位端
 20:内筒
 20a:内筒の遠位端
 21:大径部
 21a:大径部の遠位端
 23:遠位側大径部
 23b:遠位側大径部の近位端
 30:線状物
 31:接続部
 40:把持部
 50:ハンドル
 52:スライダー
 60:潤滑油層
 60a:潤滑油層の遠位端
 60b:潤滑油層の近位端
1: Endoscopic treatment tool 10: Outer tube 10a: Outer tube distal end 10b: Outer tube proximal end 20: Inner tube 20a: Inner tube distal end 21: Large diameter portion 21a: Large diameter portion Distal end 23: Distal side large diameter part 23b: Proximal end of distal side large diameter part 30: Linear object 31: Connection part 40: Gripping part 50: Handle 52: Slider 60: Lubricating oil layer 60a: Lubricating oil layer Distal end 60b: proximal end of lubricating oil layer

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  1.  遠近方向を有する外筒と、
     前記外筒の内腔に配置されている内筒と、
     前記内筒の内腔に配置されており、遠位端部に処置器具との接続部を有している線状物と、を有し、
     前記外筒は、前記内筒に対して遠近方向に移動が可能であって、前記内筒の遠位端を前記外筒から露出させることが可能であり、
     前記内筒は、外径が大きい大径部を有しており、
     前記外筒と前記内筒の間に潤滑油層が配置されており、
     前記潤滑油層は、前記大径部の最も外径の大きい区間には配置されていないことを特徴とする内視鏡処置具。
    An outer cylinder having a perspective direction,
    An inner cylinder arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder,
    Arranged in the inner cavity of the inner cylinder, and having a linear object having a connection portion with a treatment instrument at the distal end,
    The outer cylinder is movable in a perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder, and the distal end of the inner cylinder can be exposed from the outer cylinder.
    The inner cylinder has a large diameter portion with a large outer diameter,
    A lubricating oil layer is arranged between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder,
    The endoscopic treatment tool is characterized in that the lubricating oil layer is not arranged in a section of the large diameter portion having the largest outer diameter.
  2.  前記潤滑油層は、前記外筒の内表面と前記内筒の外表面の両方に配置されている請求項1に記載の内視鏡処置具。 The endoscopic treatment tool according to claim 1, wherein the lubricating oil layer is disposed on both the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder.
  3.  前記潤滑油層は、前記内筒の遠位端に接しない位置に配置されている請求項1または2に記載の内視鏡処置具。 The endoscopic treatment tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lubricating oil layer is arranged at a position not in contact with the distal end of the inner cylinder.
  4.  前記潤滑油層の遠位端から近位端までの長さは、前記外筒の遠位端から近位端までの長さよりも短く、かつ前記内筒の遠位端から前記大径部の遠位端までの長さよりも短い請求項1~3のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具。 The length from the distal end to the proximal end of the lubricating oil layer is shorter than the length from the distal end to the proximal end of the outer cylinder, and the distance from the distal end of the inner cylinder to the large diameter portion. The endoscopic treatment tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is shorter than a length up to the distal end.
  5.  前記潤滑油層は、前記外筒の遠近方向に垂直な一断面において、前記外筒の内表面と前記内筒の外表面の少なくとも一方の全周にわたって配置されている請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具。 5. The lubricating oil layer is arranged over the entire circumference of at least one of the inner surface of the outer cylinder and the outer surface of the inner cylinder in one cross section perpendicular to the perspective direction of the outer cylinder. The endoscopic treatment tool according to one item.
  6.  前記潤滑油層は、遠近方向において、前記内筒の遠位端よりも近位側、かつ前記大径部の遠位端よりも遠位側に配置されている請求項1~5のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具。 6. The lubricating oil layer is arranged on the proximal side of the distal end of the inner cylinder and on the distal side of the distal end of the large-diameter portion in the perspective direction. The endoscopic treatment tool according to item.
  7.  前記内筒は、前記大径部よりも遠位側に遠位側大径部を有しており、
     前記潤滑油層は、前記遠位側大径部の近位端よりも近位側に配置されている請求項1~6のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具。
    The inner cylinder has a distal-side large-diameter portion on the distal side of the large-diameter portion,
    The endoscopic treatment instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the lubricating oil layer is disposed closer to a proximal side than a proximal end of the distal-side large-diameter portion.
  8.  前記潤滑油層は、前記内筒の外表面に配置されており、
     前記潤滑油層が配置されている部分は、前記外筒を前記内筒に対して遠近方向に移動させた際に前記外筒から露出しない部分である請求項1~7のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具。
    The lubricating oil layer is disposed on the outer surface of the inner cylinder,
    8. The portion in which the lubricating oil layer is arranged is a portion which is not exposed from the outer cylinder when the outer cylinder is moved in the perspective direction with respect to the inner cylinder. Endoscopic treatment tool.
  9.  前記内筒は、コイルである請求項1~8のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具。 The endoscopic treatment instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inner cylinder is a coil.
  10.  前記潤滑油層は、シリコーンオイルを含む請求項1~9のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具。 The endoscope treatment tool according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the lubricating oil layer contains silicone oil.
  11.  請求項1~10のいずれか一項に記載の内視鏡処置具を製造する方法であって、
     前記外筒と前記内筒を準備する第1工程と、
     前記内筒の前記大径部よりも遠位側の外表面に潤滑油を塗布する第2工程と、
     前記内筒の近位端を、前記外筒の遠位端から前記外筒の内腔に挿通する第3工程と、を有することを特徴とする内視鏡処置具の製造方法。
    A method for manufacturing the endoscopic treatment instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising:
    A first step of preparing the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder,
    A second step of applying a lubricating oil to the outer surface of the inner cylinder distal to the large diameter portion,
    A third step of inserting the proximal end of the inner cylinder from the distal end of the outer cylinder into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, the method for manufacturing an endoscopic treatment tool.
  12.  前記第3工程の後に、前記外筒の遠位端部を洗浄する第4工程を行う請求項11に記載の内視鏡処置具の製造方法。 The method for manufacturing an endoscope treatment tool according to claim 11, wherein a fourth step of cleaning the distal end portion of the outer cylinder is performed after the third step.
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