Guidewire tipped laser fiber
US8298215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for application of energy within a tubular bodily structure including an optical fiber couplable to a source of laser energy and a guidewire tip. The optical fiber has a laser emitting portion remote from the source of laser energy and a distal end. The guidewire tip is operably secured to the optical fiber and extends distally outwardly away from the distal end of the optical fiber. The guidewire tip assists in advancing the device through the tubular bodily structure.
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