Cooled laser fiber for improved thermal therapy
US7270656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2272
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the disclosure is directed to an integrated apparatus for delivering energy to a tissue. The integrated apparatus included a housing having a distal end and a tubular structure located within the housing forming a first annulus between the tubular structure and the housing. The tubular structure is configured to accept an energy delivery component and is configured to form a second annulus between the tubular structure and the energy delivery component. The first annulus and the second annulus are configured to communicate with each other proximate to the distal end of the housing.
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