Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
C606S017000, C606S018000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104983
ABSTRACT:
A medical device is provided which comprises a suction conduit and an energy-transmitting conduit wherein at least some of the transmitted energy is directed to the distal region of the suction conduit. The device may include an optical apparatus for directing the energy. The device has applications in lithotripsy and tissue-removal in a patient.
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Gibson Roy D.
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