THIS invention relates to an endoscopic device, and more particularly but not exclusively to an endoscopic device suitable for use in diagnostic and/or surgical procedures. The endoscopic device includes a base and a shaft extending from the base, wherein the shaft is at least partially flexible and includes a bending section that is selectively displaceable between a straight configuration and a bent configuration. The device also includes an actuation arrangement for selectively displacing the bending section between the straight and bent positions, wherein the actuation arrangement includes at least one actuator which is at least partially made from a shape memory alloy, and which is configured to displace the bending section of the shaft when electric current is passed therethrough, characterized in that the actuator is located inside the base of the device.
