Optical probe for measuring a tissue sample
US11357405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0238
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical probe, instrument, and method for measuring a tissue sample. The optical probe comprises a needle having a needle tip formed to penetrate a tissue surface and an optical waveguide arranged to transmit light through the needle; and a probe housing for holding the needle and comprising at least one of an actuator or a sensor configured to receive or generate a depth signal to determine a depth position of the needle tip relative to the tissue surface.
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