Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1988-08-17
1990-11-06
Hindenburg, Max
Surgery
Truss
Pad
A61B 1736
Patent
active
049677454
ABSTRACT:
A molded fiber-optic plug for retaining optical fibers in a fixed position within a laser catheter is disclosed in which an optically polished tubular moldable plug body is used to secure a plurality of optical fibers within a laser catheter.
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Feld Michael S.
Hayes Gary B.
Kittrell Carter
Prince Martin R.
Tobin Jill M.
Hindenburg Max
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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