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Directional laser probe

US7402158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2005
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2009/00863
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microsurgical laser probe is provided with a distal end portion of an optic fiber that projects from a tubular sleeve of the probe and can be caused to bend relative to the probe sleeve by manual manipulation of a mechanism on a handle of the probe.

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