Illuminated microsurgical instrument including optical fiber with beveled end face
US9561085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An illuminated microsurgical instrument includes a microsurgical instrument having a distal tip and an optical fiber for delivering a beam of light to a surgical site. The optical fiber includes a proximal end for receiving a light beam from a light source, and a distal end proximate to the distal tip of the microsurgical instrument for emitting the light beam. The distal end includes a beveled end face either oriented toward or oriented opposite from the distal tip of the microsurgical instrument.
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