System for diagnosing tissue with guidewire
US5601087A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
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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