Needle with fiberoptic capability
US7149562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle with fiber optic capability for spectrophotometric analysis includes a needle assembly including a needle body having an open tip and side radiation ports. A fiber optic element is disposed in the needle assembly for carrying electromagnetic radiation to the open tip area for transmission to a target area. Fiber optic bundles in communication with the radiation ports are disposed in the needle body for transmitting backscattered radiation to a light detector or sensor for spectrophotometric analysis. The needle assembly may include barbs for anchoring the device in place.
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