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Electronic/fiberoptic tissue differentiation instrumentation

  • US 20040010204A1
  • Filed: 03/28/2003
  • Published: 01/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a hypodermic needle having an outer sheath that has a sharp distal tip for puncturing tissue, wherein said outer sheath defines a hollow inner bore; and

    an inner removable core within said hollow inner bore, wherein said core includes a sensor element for inclusion in a system that provides a user with information about the type of tissue at said distal tip.

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