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Device and Method for Improved Vascular Laser Treatment

  • US 20090221994A1
  • Filed: 05/08/2007
  • Published: 09/03/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A treatment set for intravascular laser treatments comprising:

  • an optical waveguide for outputting a predetermined wavelength of radiation from a distal end;

    an introducer having said optical waveguide therein, wherein said optical waveguide and said introducer are inserted directly into a blood vessel and advanced simultaneously to a desired position in said blood vessel, said distal end of said optical waveguide being positioned in close proximity to a distal opening in said introducer; and

    a protective means for preventing damage to said vessel by either said introducer or said optical waveguide during insertion.

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