Medical device featuring cladded waveguide
US10068173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/309
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various surgical devices having integrated means of illuminating a surgical field are provided. Retractors, cannulas, suction devices and the like are disclosed having integrated optical waveguides coupleable to external lighting sources. The waveguides feature cladding layers configured to enhance transmission efficiency.
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