Laser-based surgical systems and related methods
US10667862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect, a medical system may include a laser source for providing laser energy. The medical system may also include a fluid source containing a fluid for absorbing the laser energy to generate heat. The medical system may further include a medical device operatively coupled to the laser source and the fluid source. The medical device may include a shaft having a distal end, and a cap at the distal end of the shaft. The cap may include a lens and a reflector for deflecting the laser energy toward the lens. The lens may be configured to emit the laser energy from the cap toward a target.
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