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Optical catheter with dual-stage beam redirector

US7742805B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2003
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter includes separate first and second optical channels extending between proximal and distal portion thereof. First and second beam redirectors in optical communication with the respective first and second optical channels each have on-axis stage and an off-axis stage.

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