Device for tissue characterization
US7242832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0086
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe for use in characterizing tissue. The probe includes a plurality of optical fibers and an optical element. Each fiber includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The fibers transmit light through the fiber to a surrounding area and collect light reflected back from the surrounding area. The optical element may be adjacent an outer periphery of the distal portion of the plurality of optical fibers. The optical element reduces an optical path length through blood.
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