Method of endovenous laser treatment

Details Method of endovenous laser treatment Method of endovenous laser treatment

2006-01-17

2006-01-17

Farah, A. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

C606S007000, C607S088000, C604S021000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06986766

ABSTRACT:
A method of endovenous laser treatment in disclosed. An introducer sheath40is introduced into a vein and an optical fiber12is introduced through the introducer sheath until a first marking45on the optical fiber12indicates that the distal end of the optical fiber12is substantially in alignment with the distal end of the introducer sheath40. The introducer sheath40is then withdrawn relative to the optical fiber12until a second marking46on the optical fiber12indicates that the distal end of the optical fiber12extends a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of said introducer sheath40. Laser radiation is passed down the optical fiber12so that laser radiation is delivered to the inner wall of the vein and the introducer sheath40together with the optical fiber12are withdrawn a certain distance along the vein.

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This Document (Declaration of Todd R. Trumpold) Contains Confidential Information And Is Being Submitted Under Seal Pursuant To A Protective Order Entered By The Court On Jan. 26, 2005. The Parties Designating The Information As Confidential Are Diomed, Inc., Diomed Holdings Inc. And Diomed Limited.
This Document (Defendant's Local Rule 56.1 Statement) Contains Confidential Information And Is Being Submitted Under Seal Pursuant To A Protective Order Entered By The Court on Jan. 26, 2005. The Parties Designating The Information As Confidential Are Diomed, Inc., Diomed Holdings Inc. and Diomed Limited.
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