Laser heated probe and control system

Details Laser heated probe and control system Laser heated probe and control system

1988-04-11

1990-02-13

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Instruments

Heat application

128398, 374141, A61B 1736

Patent

active

048997412

ABSTRACT:
A laser-energizable thermal probe apparatus useful for laser angioplasty procedures comprises a heat generating probe assembly connected to the distal end of an optical fiber, the proximal end of the fiber being connected to a source of laser energy. A thermocouple mounts on the probe assembly and is connected to control the temperature of the probe assembly in use.

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