Method and apparatus for preheating an optical instrument prior

Details Method and apparatus for preheating an optical instrument prior Method and apparatus for preheating an optical instrument prior

1992-08-14

1994-10-04

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

126263, A61B 100, F24J 100

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053516753

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for preheating an optical instrument prior to use thereof in a medical procedure, wherein the optical instrument includes an elongated optical shaft portion. The apparatus includes a casing for receiving the optical shaft portion therein and a heater mechanism in the casing for heating the shaft portion. The method includes the steps of assembling the shaft portion in the casing and leaving it therein until the shaft portion has been heated to at least the normal body temperature of a patient.

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