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Laser channeling devices

  • US 6,845,193 B2
  • Filed: 05/21/2002
  • Issued: 01/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A laser device for forming a channel through an occlusion in a blood vessel, the device comprising:

  • a fiber optic conduit adapted for conduit to a source of laser energy; and

    a hollow sheath about distal end portion of the fiber optic conduit and defining a pocket;

    a fiber optic lens in the pocket and adapted to receive and direct the laser energy emitted from the fiber optic conduit to the occlusion;

    wherein an exterior surface of the lens is sandblasted.

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