Method of diagnosing tissue with guidewire
US5439000A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a guidewire which incorporates an optical fiber and associated diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing tissue in vivo. Use of the present invention provides for diagnosis of tissue and tailoring of the therapeutic portion of the procedure to the tissue or condition identified by the guidewire and associated diagnostic apparatus.
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