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Methods and sensors for monitoring internal tissue conditions

  • US 20060200012A1
  • Filed: 02/14/2006
  • Published: 09/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A probe for sensing a tissue condition comprising:

  • a first optical fiber with a distal tip to transmit light to the tissue;

    a second optical fiber with a distal tip to receive returned light from the tissue;

    the distal tips of the first and second optical fibers are disposed between a light absorbing surface and a light transmitting surface;

    the light transmitting surface is in contact with the tissue.

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