Multi diagnosis and treatment catheter and catheter system comprising same
US12144582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3624
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are a catheter which can perform both multi diagnosis and treatment, and a catheter system comprising same. A multi diagnosis and treatment catheter comprises: a triple-clad fiber; and a lens connected to one end of the triple-clad fiber. The triple-clad fiber comprises: a core guiding a first diagnostic light; a first cladding surrounding the core and guiding a second diagnostic light; a second cladding surrounding the first cladding; a third cladding surrounding the second cladding and guiding a therapeutic light; and a coating layer surrounding the third cladding.
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