Optical probe accessory device for use in vivo diagnostic procedures
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1. A system for detecting features of a tissue sample, comprising:
- an optical probe; and
an accessory device for attachment to the optical probe, wherein at least one of the probe and the accessory device includes an element for providing encoded information relating to at least one of the probe and the accessory device, wherein the element comprises a bar code for storing the encoded information.
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Abstract
The present invention recognizes that optical probes function both as medical access devices and as instruments which collect complex optical data. The invention provides an optical probe accessory device which can access luminal spaces within the body of a patient without sacrificing the quality of optical data obtained. The accessory device further comprises either, singly, or in combination, selectable features or options which optimize light transmission, maximize patient comfort, and provide single-use capabilities.
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1. A system for detecting features of a tissue sample, comprising:
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an optical probe; and
an accessory device for attachment to the optical probe, wherein at least one of the probe and the accessory device includes an element for providing encoded information relating to at least one of the probe and the accessory device, wherein the element comprises a bar code for storing the encoded information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for detecting features of a tissue sample, comprising:
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an optical probe; and
an accessory device for attachment to the optical probe, wherein at least one of the probe and the accessory device includes an element for providing encoded information relating to at least one of the probe and the accessory device, wherein the element comprises an RFID chip for storing the encoded information. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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