Damage resistant sterilizable fiber optic probe assembly

Details Damage resistant sterilizable fiber optic probe assembly Damage resistant sterilizable fiber optic probe assembly

1994-02-23

1995-03-07

Aschenbrenner, Peter A.

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 1, 604199, A61B 1736

Patent

active

053953606

ABSTRACT:
An approach for sterilizing and reusing a fiber optic probe is disclosed. The fiber optic probe includes an input end having an axially projecting stem containing the input face of the fiber. Prior to sterilization, a cap member is mounted on the stem to prevent damage by the pressurized steam encountered in an autoclave. After being sterilized, the probe is brought to the operating theater. The sterilized probe is transferred to the sterile field while the stem and cap member are extended beyond the sterile field. The cap member is then removed and the input end of the probe is connected to the source of laser radiation. Using this approach, the probe can be sterilized without damage and reused without contaminating the sterile field.

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