Optical catheter with dual-stage beam redirector

Details Optical catheter with dual-stage beam redirector Optical catheter with dual-stage beam redirector

2003-09-05

2010-06-22

Casler, Brian (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S476000, C356S451000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07742805

ABSTRACT:
A catheter includes separate first and second optical channels extending between proximal and distal portion thereof. First and second beam redirectors in optical communication with the respective first and second optical channels each have on-axis stage and an off-axis stage.

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