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HANDHELD APPARATUS TO DETERMINE THE VIABILITY OF A BIOLOGICAL TISSUE

  • US 20110224518A1
  • Filed: 07/22/2009
  • Published: 09/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A handheld apparatus for in vivo examination of the viability of a biological tissue, comprising:

  • a sensor assembly comprising at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector;

    an optically opaque holder having an opening and containing at least the optical detector;

    a shaft comprising a distal portion nearer to the holder and a proximal portion further from the holder;

    a device head comprising a processor which is in communication with the sensor assembly through the shaft to provide data on the viability of the biological tissue; and

    a power unit to power the optical emitter, optical detector and processor,wherein at least the holder and the distal portion of the shaft are connected by a joint member.

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