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Light diffusing guidewire

  • US 5,441,497 A
  • Filed: 07/14/1994
  • Issued: 08/15/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A light diffusing guidewire comprising a substantially cylindrical elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end and a body portion therebetween and wherein said body portion comprises an optically transparent outer sheath surrounding and enveloping a fiber optic having a proximal end and a distal end, said fiber optic distal end having a light diffusing element affixed thereto and wherein said distal end of said body portion has a guidewire tip extending distally therefrom.

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