Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Patent
1989-09-14
1991-07-09
Hindenburg, Max
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
350 9632, A61B 1736
Patent
active
050302175
ABSTRACT:
A probe is described for delivering CO.sub.2 radiation to a desired site. Such probe includes an n<1 optical guide made of sapphire tubing. In one embodiment, the probe includes a disposable tip.
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