Lighted catheter device and method for use and manufacture there

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1996-11-27

1999-11-30

Leubecker, John P.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

604101, A61B 107

Patent

active

059933828

ABSTRACT:
A lighted catheter device employing an optical fiber having a core and a cladding, the cladding providing internal reflection, the fiber being substantially without the cladding at an end portion to permit light to escape laterally thereat, for illumination in a catheter device. A lighted carotid shunt, a lighted occluder incorporating the fiber and lateral illumination method are described.

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