Optically guided system for precise placement of a medical...

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith

C600S407000, C600S424000, C600S473000, C600S476000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992573

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided comprising an optically-guided catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen. A light-emitting means is coupled to the catheter, the catheter is inserted into place in the patient, and light is emitted as a point or points from a selected location, usually the distal tip, of the catheter to which it is coupled. The system further comprises an external detection device that detects the transdermally projected light, emitted by the light-emitting point from within the patient, thereby indicating precise placement of the catheter within the patient.

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