Beveled tip illuminator for microsurgery

Details Beveled tip illuminator for microsurgery Beveled tip illuminator for microsurgery

1996-04-16

1998-07-28

Flanagan, Beverly M.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

600160, 600176, 600177, 606 4, 606107, A61B 106

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active

057856451

ABSTRACT:
A manually manipulated illuminator used in microsurgery comprises an optic fiber that transmits light through the instrument and emits the light through a beveled end surface of the fiber, the beveled end surface having a leading edge that facilitates insertion of the end surface through an incision.

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