Coronary light probe and method of use

Details Coronary light probe and method of use Coronary light probe and method of use

1996-02-26

1998-03-03

Millin, Vincent

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

606 2, 607 88, 604 53, A61B 0019

Patent

active

057224269

ABSTRACT:
A coronary light probe and method of use are disclosed. The light probe has an elongate portion with fiber-optic cables for conveying light to a distal tip of the probe. The cables are disposed so as to laterally emit light at the distal tip so that when the probe is disposed in a vessel, the light emitted from the distal tip illuminates the vessel adjacent the distal tip. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the probe has a plurality of light emitting mechanisms disposed about the sides thereof proximal to the distal tip so that the light emitting mechanisms illuminate several portions of the vessel. The probe may to used to determine the location of blocking structures within a vessel, or simply to illuminate the vessel to prevent accidental laceration during surgery.

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