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Guidewire with viewing capability

  • US 20040034311A1
  • Filed: 05/07/2003
  • Published: 02/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A guidewire having viewing capability comprising:

  • a shaft comprising an optical fiber, light transmission fiber bundle, and a jacket surrounding the optical fiber and the light bundle; and

    a detachable optical handle having an image output means and a releasable securement mechanism for selectively attaching the handle to the proximal end of the shaft to permit transmission of image transmitted through the optical fiber to the image output means.

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