Fiberoptic probe tip
US6730076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe tip having a surgical tool manufactured from a light transmissive material. Such a construction eliminates the need for a separate fiberoptic and surgical tool. If desired, the probe tip may be used in combination with a surgical probe having an actuation handle made from springy material having a memory. Squeezing the handle causing the actuation device to elongate, thereby causing movement in the probe tip. The probe handle of the present invention may be held and actuated in any position.
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