Mid-infrared laser endoscope
US5147354A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2011 |
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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 optical cable for performing endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery.
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