Slender tip laser scalpel
US6673065B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2288
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser scalpel includes a ribbon optical waveguide extending therethrough and terminating at a slender optical cutting tip. A laser beam is emitted along the height of the cutting tip for cutting tissue therealong.
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