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Miniscope

  • US 4,899,732 A
  • Filed: 09/02/1988
  • Issued: 02/13/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A miniscope catheter comprising:

  • a cylindrical body formed with a distal and proximal end and at least a first lumen traversing through said body;

    at least a first optical filament positioned in one of said lumens and eccentrically secured to said body at a region to be deflected;

    viewing means associated with the proximal end of said cylindrical body for viewing images through said first lumen of said body; and

    means associated with said body which can be operated to apply a force against said optical filament to longitudinally drive said optical filament in at least a first direction within said lumen.

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