Mid-infrared laser arthroscopic procedure
US5037421A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Ho:YAG laser is coupled to a needle tip through a flexible, fiber optic cable for performing endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery.
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