Medical laser probe

Details Medical laser probe Medical laser probe

1988-04-14

1990-03-27

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

350 9632, A61B 1736

Patent

active

049117122

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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