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Energy delivery catheter and method for the use thereof

  • US 6,117,128 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1998
  • Issued: 09/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A light energy delivery catheter comprising:

  • a proximal portion having first and second lumens extending therethrough;

    a distal portion having a single lumen extending therethrough; and

    a short tapered section interconnecting the proximal and distal portions, said first and second lumens being adapted to receive a guidewire and a light energy guide respectively, said first and second lumens opening internally into said single lumen to permit either the guidewire in said first lumen or the light energy guide in said second lumen to extend into said single lumen in the distal portion, the single lumen being internally reflective to light energy introduced via the light energy guide.

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