Targeted illumination for surgical instrument
US9402643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An illuminated surgical instrument has a working area located near an end of the instrument. An array of optical fibers terminates near the end of the instrument. The array of optical fibers is located adjacent to the instrument such that the array of optical fibers provides targeted illumination to the working area only on one side of the instrument.
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