Optical biopsy system with single use needle probe
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1. A diagnostic system, comprising:
- a handpiece and control system; and
means for determining tissue type and state, wherein said means are operatively connected to said handpiece.
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Abstract
A single use needle-like probe contains optical fibers to deliver and collect light at the distal tip of the needle-like probe. The single use needle-like probe may connect to a handpiece that may contain sensors to monitor how the probe is being used. Sensors within the handpiece may, e.g., include a force sensor and a position sensor that detect the depth of the probe in tissue. The handpiece may be connected through a cable to a control unit that may include light sources, optical detectors, control electronics and one or more microprocessors to analyze the data collected.
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1. A diagnostic system, comprising:
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a handpiece and control system; and
means for determining tissue type and state, wherein said means are operatively connected to said handpiece.
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Current AssigneeLuiz B. Da Silva
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Original AssigneeLuiz B. Da Silva
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InventorsDa Silva, Luiz B.
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Application NumberUS10/803,574Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current600/424CPC Class CodesA61B 5/0059 using light, e.g. diagnosis...A61B 5/6848 Needles
