Modified-output fiber optic tips
US7421186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2272
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a shaped fiber optic tip having a side-firing output end with a double bevel-cut shape. The shaped fiber optic tip can be configured to side-fire laser energy in a direction away from a laser handpiece and toward sidewalls of a treatment or target site.
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