Laser Catheter Calibrator
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1. A catheter assembly comprising:
- a catheter body including a distal tip, a proximal end, and a fiber optic extending between the proximal end and the distal tip;
a housing including a channel adapted to receive at least a portion of the distal tip of the catheter; and
a detector disposed within the housing so as to be spaced a fixed distance from the distal tip of the catheter.
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Abstract
A catheter assembly is disclosed according to one embodiment of the invention. The assembly includes a catheter body, a housing and a detector. The catheter includes a distal tip, a proximal end, and a fiber optic extending between the proximal end and the distal tip. The housing may include a channel adapted to support at least a portion of the distal tip of the catheter. The may be detector disposed within the housing so as to be spaced a fixed distance from the distal tip of the catheter. Methods for providing and calibrating a catheter supported within housing are also disclosed according to other embodiments of the invention.
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13 Claims
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1. A catheter assembly comprising:
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a catheter body including a distal tip, a proximal end, and a fiber optic extending between the proximal end and the distal tip; a housing including a channel adapted to receive at least a portion of the distal tip of the catheter; and a detector disposed within the housing so as to be spaced a fixed distance from the distal tip of the catheter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A calibration method comprising:
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receiving a catheter within a sterile package, wherein the catheter includes a connector and a distal tip; removing at least a portion of the connector from the package; coupling the connector with a laser system, wherein the distal tip of the catheter is secured a fixed distance from a detector; and calibrating the catheter according to a calibration sequence. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for providing a sterile catheter to a customer, the method comprising:
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providing a housing that includes a channel; supporting at least a distal tip of a catheter within the channel, wherein the channel is adapted to keep the tip of the catheter at least until removed from the channel; and placing the catheter and housing within a sterile package. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A laser catheter comprising:
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a laser system; a catheter body including a distal tip, a proximal end, and a fiber optic extending between the proximal end and the distal tip, wherein the proximal end is adapted to be coupled with the laser; a proximal housing including a channel adapted to receive the distal tip of the catheter body and a connector, wherein the connector is adapted to be coupled with the laser system; and a detector disposed within the laser system so as to be spaced apart from the distal tip of the catheter body when the catheter is connected with the laser system.
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