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Dual frequency laser lithotripter

US5009658A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1989
Grant dateApr 23, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/2391
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus are provided for laser lithotripsy by subjecting calcified matter in the mammalian body, especially the human body, to two spatially and temporally overlapping pulsed laser light beams in the 300-450 and 600-900 nanometer wavelength range.

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